ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURES LEAD ENGINEER

MISSION

Plan, organize and direct, or provide support, in the technical studies, engineering development and construction of EDPR's electrical infrastructure projects in accordance with the parameters of quality, cost and specified deadlines, to ensure that strategic renewable energy projects are developed efficiently and delivered to the operating units finished and received for commercial operation.

Manage and coordinate internal team members efforts (control, protection, electromechanical, HV lines) to guarantee the correct support during the project E&C indicated stages.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.         ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURES PROJECT(s) ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT:

Provide Technical Support to the local Engineering teams of the different platforms (EU, LATAM, APAC and NA) as informed, consulted or responsible depending on the type of task and based on the current Responsibility Matrix (agreed with the teams of E&C, Technology, IT and RODC) regarding to the electrical infrastructure projects of the different EDPR countries in, as well as coordinating and/or supervising the performance of engineering or other entities that collaborate technically with EDPR in the indicated projects, in order to ensure the technical solvency and technical-economic efficiency of them. The support will be extended during the different stages of the project (engineering) lifetime:

• CONCEPT DESIGN:

• Collaboration with the local Engineering Team(s), the Electrical Technology Team and RODC/IT in reviewing the conceptual design of the Electrical Infrastructure and interconnection solution with the DSO/TSO, and in particular its compliance with the Grid Code and relevant technical instructions and the global assessment of the impact with the DSO/TSO asset (under operation, under design).

• BASIC PROJECT:

• Collaboration with the local Engineering Team(s), for the review of the statements along the Grid connection agreement related the Interconnection Solution(s) for the Protections, Metering, Dispatch operational obligations, Communications (Dispatch and TSO/DSO),

• Communications (Protections, Metering),
• Monitoring, Dispatching & Operation (scheme(s) review),
• Grid Code compliance,
• Grid Code Assessment.

• Reactive Power Compensation Study, static curve PQ, QV at PCC for WF and PV plants,
• Internal and interconnection network Load Flow Study  ,
• Total Losses Study.

• • EXECUTION DESIGN:

• Collaboration with the local Engineering Team(s), the Electrical Technology Team and RODC/IT in reviewing:
• Substation Execution Design,
• Substation Electromechanical design,
• Power Transformer Definition for RFP,
• Power Transformer Short Circuit Study,
• External communications (Dispatch and TSO/DSO) design,
• Internal site architecture and communications design,
• HVL - Layout, long profiles, foundations, towers and cables definition,
• Layout, circuits and sections definition,
• Dynamic model and Grid Code compliance simulations (P-f, P, Q, cos fi, LVRT…).
• Management, in coordination with the local Engineering Team(s), of:
• Substation SLD HV/MV/AA.SS Functional Drawings,
• Substation Secondary Drawings,
• Substation ICPS Arquitecture and Signal List(s),
• Other necessary engineering electrical studies, as induced voltages, etc.

• • TENDER PHASE:

• Collaboration with the local Engineering & Construction Team(s) and RODC/IT in the preparation of the technical documents for the RfPs to be launched by Procurement Team(s) to the market including the full review of the (tender) technical documents for:
• Substation,
• HVL (OHL and/or UGC),
• Full Communication (internal&external) architecture.
• Management, in collaboration with the local Engineering & Construction Team(s), Technology Electrical Team and the Procurement Team(s), of the review of the offers coming from the tender phase for:
• BAFO Substation Offers ( SICP, Electrical Equipment, tests),
• BAFO HVL Offers,
• Power Transformer Offers,
• Technical Engineering specification of Grid Code Compliance.
• Collaboration with the local Engineering & Construction Team(s), Technology Electrical Team and the Procurement Team(s), of the review of the offers coming from the tender phase for:
• Power Transformer - Capitalization of electrical losses,
• BOP (PV Inverters, MV cables PCS,..),
• WTG (SCADA/PPC included),
• PV SCADA,
• Construction & Manufacture Planning,
• Connection agreement contract,
• PPC FDS (in WTGs, Inverters, PPC and EI).

2.         ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURES PROJECT(s) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT:

Provide Technical Support to the Local Construction teams of the different platforms (EU, LATAM, APAC and NA) as informed, consulted or responsible depending on the type of task and based on the current Responsibility Matrix (agreed with the teams of E&C, Technology, IT and RODC) regarding to the electrical infrastructure projects of the different EDPR countries in, as well as coordinating and/or supervising the performance of engineering/supervision/technical assistance/technical support entities that collaborate technically with EDPR in the indicated projects , in order to ensure the technical implementation, with a full participance in FAT (and some SAT) stages. The support will be extended up to the energization of the plants:

• • CONSTRUCTION:

• Collaboration with the local Construction Team(s), the Electrical Technology Team and RODC/IT in reviewing:
• Civil design for substations and HVL (OHL and/or UGC),
• PPC FDS (final review) (in WTGs, Inverters, PPC and EI).,
• Tracking & control  (Planning),
• Certifications and specific Factory routine tests when required for Grid Code,
• Substation(s) and HVL(s) Electromechanical quality control (IPP).
• Management, in coordination with the local Construction Team(s), of:
• Equipment Approval (in substation(s) and HVL(S)),
• Substation electromechanical design,
• Substation SLD, HV/MV/AA.SS Functional Drawings,
• Substation Secondary Drawings AASS and Protection,
• Substation short circuit currents study,
• Substation Selectivity Study and Protection Settings,
• Substation ICPS Work-statement, Signal List & HMI,
• Technical Engineering specification of Grid Code Compliance (final review) (in WTGs, Inverters, PPC and EI),
• Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) for main supplies in Substation(s) and HVL(s),
• Certifications and specific Factory routine tests when required for Grid Code,
• TSO/DSO Database (signal list exchange between parties).

• SITE TESTING:

• Management, in coordination with the local Construction Team(s), of:
• SAT for Power Transformer(s) protocol and Electromechanical Verification,
• Contractors QA/QC Plan & Tests Protocols,
• QA/QC implementation and Tests execution,
• Substation(s) Integration ICPS Commissioning Audit and DSO/TSO DB tests
• Substation(s) Functional & Protections Commissioning Audit
• Substation(s) Controllable and supervision final report
• Site acceptance tests in PCS (PV plants).

• • FIRST ENERGIZATION:

• Management, in coordination with the local Construction Team(s), of:
• Energization protocol preparation,
• Energization works.

• POST GRID CONNECTION:

• Collaboration with the local Construction Team(s), the Electrical Technology Team and RODC/IT in reviewing:
• Grid compliance protocol,
• Grid compliance functional testing,
• Grid compliance final tests execution,
• Obtaining of EON, ION, FON.

3.         TRANSVERSAL SUPPORT (CORPORATE ENGINEERING): Provide Technical Support to the different teams of the Technical Corporate Engineering Direction (I&T y others) regarding to the electrical infrastructures associated to the different projects/processes being developed by them.

4.         SUPPLY CHAIN (HOMOLOGATION): Collaborate with the Technology team in the management of the technical qualification/homologation of the different manufacturers for their certification in EDPR and acceptance for inclusion in RFP/RFQ processes. Participate together with Technology, with the main manufacturers and technologists related to electrical systems, in the necessary workshops and meetings to guarantee the correct understanding of the state of the art of the different elements of the system, keeping internal information always up to date.

5.         COORDINATION OF PROJECT TRANSFER: Support the E&C team in the transfer of construction projects to the operating units. Cooperate in the resolution of minor "pending topics" within the appropriate timeframes, as well as coordinate and manage compliance with the corresponding responsibilities by contractors and suppliers, in order to guarantee the proper functioning of the facilities.

6.         STANDARDIZATION: Follow the application of the common standards in the projects, supervising its adaptation to applicable local regulation, in order to avoid non justified deviations and maximize the investment efficiency with all the technical warranty needed.

7.         HSQE/QA: Promote, propose and control occupational risk prevention, environment and quality policies, in order to guarantee the correct development of the construction of the facilities.

8.         COMPANY POLICY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE: Understand and apply policies to prevent occupational hazards, environment and quality to ensure implementation and compliance on tasks under their responsibility.

9.         EDPR INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION: Represent EDPR to agencies and institutions, public and private, in matters relating to its jurisdiction to enforce the interests of EDPR.

REQUIRED PROFILE

1. ACADEMIC LEVEL

• Master’s degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution.
• A postgraduate will be valued.

2. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• More than 10 years of experience in engineering/construction/testing and commissioning of HV, MV and LV electrical systems.
• Interlocution with TSOs and DSOs.
• Experience in commissioning substations and high and medium voltage power lines, SCADA systems and protection relays.
• International projects experience.

3. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of technology and design of Electrical systems (substations, HV/MV overhead lines, HV/MV underground lines, transformers, electrical switchgear, SCADA, control and protection systems).
• Civil and electromechanical engineering of substations and lines is a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical tests for transformers, switchgear, fault analysis and power regulation.
• Knowledge of international electrical regulations/normative.
• Knowledge of contracting Engineering Services and EPC’s regarding renewable energy projects (performance requirements, warranties, LD’s, etc.).
• Proficient knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite; high proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerBI required.

4. LANGUAGES

• English.
• Spanish and Portuguese are (also) a plus.
• BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ability to work in a multi-national team, with persons in different countries and labor calendar.
• Strong technical, analytical, quantitative, strategic and management skills.
• Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to renewable energy including civil and electrical engineering designs and detailed drawings, construction-related processes, environmental, and cultural studies.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong interest in renewable energy and utility business.
• Business acumen and demonstrated strong project management skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

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