PV Storage&Hybrid Engineer

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector nad the world's third-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets (Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Chile, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, the UK, US and Vietnam). 

EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2023 in Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal and Romania), both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.

MISSION

Evaluate the estimated energy production and propose performance improvements of solar PV and hybrid plants, as well as technical monitoring in accordance with the organization's strategy, technical standards and environmental regulations to maximize the organization´s profitability through energy production. Provide energy assessment and analytical support to the EDPR development and M&A teams.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

1.    Undertake and manage PVsyst (or other PV modelling software) simulations for the development stage of projects worldwide. 
2.    Define and monitor measurement campaigns, analyze on-site measurements and perform solar resource assessments.
3.    Analyze current PV portfolios performance to update PV modelling assumptions.
4.    Analysis and modelling of new hybrid sites (e.g. wind/solar hybrid sites).
5.    Create templates and tools to be used by the whole Energy Assessment team.
6.    Take part in Due Diligence analysis, providing energy assessment support on acquisition processes.
7.    Coordinate projects assessments and represent the Energy Assessment department on internal and external meetings.
 

REQUIRED PROFILE

1.    ACADEMIC LEVEL

Degree in Engineering or Physics with Master’s in Renewable Energy or related field.

2.    REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1+ years of experience in technical roles in the Solar PV energy sector is desirable

3.    SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

•    Detailed knowledge of simulation software including PVsyst.
•    Good knowledge of weather models and satellite data treatment.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office and programming skills (R, Python or Matlab) is a plus.
•    Familiar with different PV generating technologies and constituent components (modules, inverters, trackers).
•    Knowledge in high level design of PV plants, including electrical configurations and layout designs is beneficial.

4.    LANGUAGES

•    Fluent English spoken and written. 
•    Fluent Spanish spoken and written. 

5.    SKILLS / COMPETENCES

•    Autonomous, adaptable and multi-skilled.
•    Proactive and being able to prioritize workload.
•    Ability to perform duties in a collaborative and multi-national working environment.
•    Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
 

Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.

What makes us proud as an employer:

TOP Employer Europe 2023 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2023.
Top Workplaces US 2023.
Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;