Energy Systems Engineer (R&D)

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 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.

Our GEM R&D department intends to recruit an Energy Systems Engineer (R&D).

What you will do:

• Participating/leading international Research and Development (R&D) projects primarily in the areas of Energy Markets and Storage: 1) Leading/contributing to various aspects of project implementation, including budget management, financial and technical reporting, interaction with stakeholders; 2) Writing specifications and use cases; 3) Overseeing demonstrators on site; 4) Developing new solutions for the Energy Management Platform of EDP (e.g., energy management optimization, tecno-economic models for storage assets);
• Leading and/or supporting in the sourcing and conduction of applications for new R&D projects;
• Scouting R&D trends and technologies and realize their impact for EDP's business;
• Contributing to international engineering consultancy projects.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Site: Lisbon/Porto

Contract Type: Indefinite-term contract

What are we looking for:

• Degree, Master or Doctorate in Electrical Engineering (preferably with majors / minors in Energy), Mechanical Engineering or Energy/Environmental Engineering or closely related academic areas provided curricula include topics on Energy;
• Knowledge and/or experience in Renewable Energy Technologies and strategies to integrate them on the electrical grid namely by exploiting flexible assets (e.g., energy storage technologies, demand-side response);
• Knowledge and/or experience in Energy Management and Energy Markets;
• Programming experience, preferably in Python;
• International mindset and excellent knowledge and use of English (in written and oral expression);
• Good domain of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Word, Power Point.

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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