Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Substations & Protection Systems

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 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.

The EMC High Voltage – Digital Systems and Communications South department at E-redes is looking for an Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Substations & Protection Systems.

What you will do:

• Integration into the network assistance on-call availability roster;
• Availability for travel assignments, which may extend over several days;
• Ensuring the monitoring of investment projects and other works, as well as on-site compliance control and supervision of all applicable Safety and Environmental procedures and regulations;
• Execution of activities related to the implementation of systematic preventive maintenance plans for Protection, Command and Control Systems assets in HV/MV Substations, HV and MV Switching Stations, Radio Repeater Stations and customer installations (PRE, UPP, etc.);
• Investigation and resolution of faults in HV/MV Substations, HV and MV Switching Stations and Repeater Stations, as well as asset rehabilitation;
• Monitoring and supervision of interventions carried out by external service providers (PSEs), including the proposal and implementation of improvement actions in technical installations and processes;
• Preparation of specific technical studies and analyses with impact on Digital Systems and Telecommunications assets;
• Monitoring the commissioning of distributed generation connections to E REDES HV substations and HV switching stations.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

City: Setúbal

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrotechnical Engineering;
• Availability to integrate into the On-call Availability Schedule (work outside normal hours),
• Driving license and availability to travel throughout mainland Portugal, mainly in the Greater Lisbon area and the entire Southern region of the country;
• Full proficiency in Portuguese; knowledge of English is considered an advantage (preferred).
• Experience in the use of different IT applications (Microsoft Office) and other tools specific to the technical area.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

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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