Electrical Distribution Operations Engineer

EDP; Faro; Híbrido; EUR 21 000 - 32 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

EDP is seeking an Electrical Distribution Operations Engineer in Faro, Portugal, within Obras Algarve Sotavento. The role involves integrating into the Works Unit to support LV/PL/MV assets, ensuring interventions are prepared, monitored, and closed in accordance with E-REDES standards, and coordinating with service providers to maintain deadlines.

The candidate should have a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (masters preferred), up to 2 years of experience, and strong teamwork with

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering (preferably Master’s).
• Proficiency with Office tools including Excel, Outlook, Power BI, and Power Apps.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in LV/PL/MV asset construction and ensure prep, monitoring, and closure of interventions.
• Support budgeting, awarding, commissioning, and closure processes for works and on-site monitoring.
• Analyze documents and prepare LV/PL/MV Line Projects ensuring licensing and E-REDES standards.
• Supervise new MV remote-control points installations and monitor grid developments and investments.
• Handle Grid Connection Requests (PLR) and coordinate with service providers to meet deadlines.
• Update internal systems and compile data for dashboards and performance indicators.
• Respond to customer/external/internal inquiries with a swift, well-founded approach.

Conhecimentos

Power BI

Power Apps

Excel

Outlook

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Ferramentas

Windows

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Obras Algarve Sotavento department is looking for a Electrical Distribution Operations Engineer.

What you will do:

• Integration into the Works Unit, collaborating in the construction of Low Voltage (LV), Public Lighting (PL) and Medium Voltage (MV) assets, ensuring the preparation, monitoring and closure of interventions.
• Support for budgeting, awarding, commissioning and closure processes for works — SIT/JUMP/Mobility — as well as on-site monitoring;
• Document analysis and preparation of LV, PL and MV Line Projects, ensuring project licensing and compliance with E-REDES technical standards and internal procedures;
• Supervision of the implementation of new Medium Voltage remote-control points (TCMT);
• Identification and proposal of new network developments and investments in Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Public Lighting;
• Handling and monitoring of Grid Connection Requests (PLR) in LV and MV, ensuring compliance with deadlines and following the process from the initial stage through to closure;
• Support for the operational management of the activity, including:
• Updating statuses and information in internal systems;
• Support for process handling;
• Compilation of data for operational dashboards and calculation of operational performance indicators;
• Preparation of supporting information for follow-up meetings.
• Responding to requests and complaints from customers, external entities or internal areas, ensuring a swift, well-founded approach aligned with current procedures;
• Ongoing coordination with service providers and other areas involved, contributing to process fluidity, deadline compliance and information quality;
• Ensuring that safety procedures are consistently complied with, both by the internal team and by partners, by carrying out periodic site visits/inspections of works.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

Workplace: Faro

What are we looking for:

• Bachelor's degree or, preferably, a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, ideally with a specialization in the Energy field;
• Up to 2 years' experience (professional activity in Electrical Engineering);
• Strong ability to work within a team and good interpersonal skills;
• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and resilience are highly valued skills;
• Good computer skills (Windows) and proficiency in Office tools, particularly Outlook, Excel, Power BI, and Power Apps;
• Fluency in Portuguese and solid knowledge of English;

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

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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