Project Engineer (R1) in the Computer Science for SmartGrids

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA; España; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA is inviting applications for a Project Engineer (R1) to develop and program tools aimed at boosting smart grid intelligence. The role includes experimental work in IREC labs and collaboration on data management, AI and cybersecurity topics.

The position offers a project-related contract with potential extension, with salaries aligned to IREC’s policy based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in computer Science, industrial engineering, Telecos engineering or related.
• Interest in energy and smart grid issues.
• Knowledge/experience with network management.
• Experience with Docker, Airflow, Python, Java, databases and Git.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program tools to increase smart grid intelligence.
• Carry out experimental activities and lab setups at IREC facilities.

Skills

Docker

Airflow

Python

Java

Databases

Git

Network management

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Bachelor in Computer Science

Bachelor/Master in Electrical/Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Docker

Airflow

Python

Java

Databases

Git

Job description

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA

Organisation/Company FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 13 Nov 2026 - 12:16 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Power Systems group announces a position as Project Engineer (R1) to work on different technical research activities in the fields of Data Management, Communications, AI and Cybersecurity of Smart Grids. The tasks to be carried out will be focused to development and programming of tools to increase smart grid intelligence. Additionally, experimental activities and set ups within IREC’s lab facilities are expected.

• Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience.

Offer of job position:

We offer a project related position with possibility of extension.

Salaries will be paid in accordance with the IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience.

Requirements

Research Field Engineering Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field Computer science Education Level Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in computer Science, industrial engineering, Telecos engineering or other related degrees.
• Interest on energy and smart grid related issues
• Knowledge and experience on Network management
• Knowledge and experience with the following software:
  • Docker
  • AIRFLOW
  • Python, Java
  • DataBases
  • GIT
  • other

Preferred (not all):

• Experience in collaborative and international projects
• Experience/knowledge in cybersecurity
• Knowledge on Machine Learning, or other AI techniques