Distribution Network Programming Engineer

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With 50 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

We are looking for a Distribution Network Programming Engineer to join our Operations Programming department and contribute to the planning, coordination and monitoring of interventions across the electricity distribution network, ensuring the quality and continuity of the electricity supply.

This role provides the opportunity to work across High Voltage, Medium Voltage and Low Voltage interventions, coordinate different stakeholders involved in grid assets, and support the safe and efficient execution of network interventions.

What you will do:

• Ensure the coordination of HV, MV and LV intervention programming, guaranteeing the quality and continuity of the electricity supply.
• Guarantee the viability and execution of grid asset interventions, as well as the validation of unavailability requests for grid assets.
• Ensure the optimisation and coordination of the different stakeholders involved in grid assets.
• Evaluate safety procedures and processes associated with work planning.
• Apply analysis techniques for outage requests, isolation procedures and live-line work authorisations.
• Coordinate information uploads concerning grid status, incidents and the handling of grid anomalies.
• Monitor MV and LV grid operation in real time, ensuring the quality and continuity of the electricity supply.
• Ensure the coordination of grid manoeuvres for grid asset interventions.
• Interact with stakeholders, including External Service Providers, other grid operators and other company areas.

Employment type: Full-time

Work site: Hybrid

City: Lisbon

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or, preferably, Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, ideally with a specialisation in the Energy field.
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of electrical network analysis.
• Knowledge of data analysis, including large volumes of data such as SCADA alarms, OMS events, energy metering and power flows.
• Strong sense of responsibility and autonomy.
• Strong teamwork skills.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more reasons to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute.
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília.
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle.

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