R&D Engineer - Renewables & Green Hydrogen

EDP NEW - Centre for New Energy Technologies is a Research & Development centre created in 2015. Our mission is to create possibilities for EDP to lead the energy transition and we want to consolidate our position as a top-tier R&D centre, focused on energy.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group 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 allgreen 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. 

What you will do: 

Participating/leading international Research and Development (R&D) projects primarily in the areas of Renewable Energy & Green Hydrogen:

• Leading/contributing to various aspects of project implementation, including budget management, financial and technical reporting, interaction with stakeholders, communication of project progress and outcomes, etc.
• Writing specifications and use cases, project reports, defining systems architectures, conducting and developing laboratory and pilot validation
• Overseeing demonstrators on site and coordinate /support field teams
• Leading/supporting the elaboration of business cases, development of techno-economic models and innovative business models for the technology-based concepts developed
• Scouting R&D trends and technologies and realize their impact for EDP’s business
• Leading and/or providing thorough technical expertise in the sourcing and conduction of applications for new projects / financing, writing proposals, forming international consortia, negotiating budgets, etc;
• Developing and providing expertise in new solutions and tools for use in European projects, in international consultancy projects and for business units within the EDP group
• Support for the development of the topics of Renewable Energy Integration & Flexibility in the EDP group, namely in the domains of innovations in energy management systems, energy storage and demand-side response.
• Contributing to international engineering consultancy projects and service provisions
   

Employment tpye: fixed-term contract
Work site: hybrid mode

City: Lisbon (Sacavém) or Oporto

What are we looking for: 

• Degree, Master, PhD or Doctorate candidate in Electrical, Energy, Environmental, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and Physics
• Knowledge and/or experience in Renewable Energy Technologies, namely PV and Wind Farms design and Operation and Maintenance (both onshore and offshore)
• Knowledge and/or experience in Green H2 is valuable
• Knowledge and/or experience in modern Power Systems and Energy Markets is also valuable
• Programming experience, preferably in Python
• International mindset and excellent knowledge and use of English (in written and oral expression)
• Capacity to execute and deliver rigorous and well-balanced results in a timely manner, combined with flexibility and agility to work on various themes / projects
• A great team spirit, openness and ability to interact daily with internal and external stakeholders on various topics
• Good domain of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, Word, Power Point
• Availability for short-term international trips (within the scope of the projects)
• Immense motivation, strong desire to learn, curiosity and a taste for challenging ideas and proposing new solutions.
• Previous working experience in EU-funded projects (under FP7, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe or similar) (valued)
• Knowledge of current Energy Policies and Strategies in Europe and initiatives and funding programs at the European Commission (valued)
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Other languages (French, Spanish or Mandarin) is a plus

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 arguments 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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