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.
What you will do: • Participating/leading international Research and Development (R&D) projects primarily in the areas of Distributed Energy Resources, Energy Communities, Electrification and Decarbonization including the following tasks:
- 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.o 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 - when applicable
- Leading/supporting the elaboration of business cases, development of techno-economic models and innovative business models for the technology-based concepts developed.
• 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 decarbonization, electrification and distributed energy resources topics in the EDP group;
• Contributing to international engineering consultancy projects and service provisions.
Employment type: Full Time
Work site: Hybrid Model
City : Lisboa ou Porto
What are we looking for: • Degree, Master or Doctorate in Electrical Engineering (preferably with majors / minors in Energy), Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Energy and Environmental Engineering or closely related academic areas provided curricula include topics on Energy
• Knowledge or professional Experience:
- Knowledge and/or experience in: Energy Communities, Energy Sharing, and Distributed Energy Resources (e.g. BIPV)
- Knowledge and/or experience in Electrification, Energy Use Decarbonization, and Energy Flexibility
• 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 a 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
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 [1] .
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:
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[1] Link to be used in the expression 'our purpose' : ;