Energy Systems Engineer - Substation Automation

Olisipo; Porto; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Udemy online training

Learning Center training (on-site/ons-

Free certifications

Discounts with partners

Free psychological consultations

Salary advance (no commissions)

Job summary

Olisipo seeks an experienced electrical engineer to define architectures and system specifications for energy and substation automation solutions in Porto. You will produce functional specs, select equipment, and support planning and coordination across projects.

The role involves commissioning, testing, validation, and creating maintenance documentation, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and participate in innovation initiatives. Fluent English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 3–4 years of experience in energy systems engineering.
• Experience with substation automation, protection systems, or power control systems.
• Hands-on experience with data networks and communications in energy environments.
• Knowledge of protection systems, including SCADA, RTUs, and IEDs.
• Knowledge of databases and primary substation equipment.
• Experience with commissioning, field testing, and validation activities.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus.
• Strong technical documentation and specification writing skills.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers (nice to have).
• Fluent in English.
• Basic knowledge of French and Spanish (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Define technical architectures and system specifications for energy and substation automation solutions.
• Produce functional and technical specifications aligned with client requirements.
• Select and specify equipment and technologies for each solution.
• Support project planning and technical coordination activities.
• Participate in configuration, testing, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Produce operational, maintenance, and training documentation.
• Support and mentor junior engineers.
• Participate in technical forums and innovation initiatives.

Skills

Energy systems engineering experience

Substation automation

Protection systems

Power control systems

Data networks in energy environments

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Databases

Field testing and commissioning

Technical documentation

Mentoring junior engineers

English proficiency

French and Spanish (basic)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Olisipo seeks an experienced electrical engineer to define architectures and system specifications for energy and substation automation solutions in Porto. You will produce functional specs, select equipment, and support planning and coordination across projects.

The role involves commissioning, testing, validation, and creating maintenance documentation, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and participate in innovation initiatives. Fluent English is required.