Grid Connection Engineer

Renvolt Energy; Porto; Presencial; EUR 35 000 - 48 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Renvolt Energy is seeking a Grid Connection Engineer to support the design, analysis and optimization of renewable power plants' interconnection assets. You will assess grid codes, prepare SLDs and layout diagrams, and coordinate with engineering consultants and utilities.

The role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in power systems, proficiency in AutoCAD, ETAP and related tools, and willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Qualificações

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Energy or Automation is mandatory.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Power Systems.
• Proficiency with MS Office, AutoCAD, ELEK, ETAP, DigSilent or similar tools.
• English proficiency; Portuguese/Spanish/French valued.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze technical information for grid connection design impacting projects.
• Interpret grid codes and regulatory requirements for renewable plants interconnection.
• Assist in design and dimensioning of interconnection substations and HV/LV networks.
• Prepare and review SLDs, SCADA, protection and automation layouts and diagrams.
• Support grid impact studies: power flow, short circuit, voltage/reactive power analyses.
• Contribute to optimization studies balancing technical performance, grid compliance and costs.
• Provide technical support across sales, engineering, procurement and construction.
• Interface with engineering consultants, equipment suppliers, grid operators and utilities.
• Participate in due diligence and internal review of electrical designs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering tools and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Power Systems

Grid Connection

English Proficiency

Travel Ready

Stakeholder Interface

Documentation Review

Formação académica

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Energy Systems or Automation)

Ferramentas

MS Office

AutoCAD

ELEK

ETAP

DigSilent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a Grid Connection Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the operation, analysis, and optimization of power systems within our renewable energy portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Analysis of received technical information for a specific project (including RFP/RFQ and tenders) that impacts the Grid Connection design of the project;
• Analysis and interpretation of applicable Grid Codes and regulatory requirements impacting the design of renewable power plants and their electrical interconnection infrastructure;
• Participation in the design and dimensioning of electrical systems associated with renewable power plants, including: Interconnection substations, Delivery stations, Medium and high voltage electrical networks, Transmission lines and grid connection infrastructure;
• Preparation and review of electrical documentation, including: Single Line Diagrams (SLD), SCADA, protection, control and automation systems, Electrical layouts and interconnection diagrams, Technical notes and calculation reports;
• Participation in the analysis and validation of grid impact studies, including: Power flow analysis, Short circuit analysis, Voltage and reactive power capability studies, Stability and dynamic performance assessments;
• Contribution to technical assessments and optimization studies, evaluating alternative engineering solutions considering technical performance, grid compliance and project costs;
• Provide technical support to internal teams during sales, engineering, procurement and construction phases of renewable energy projects.
• Interface with external stakeholders such as Engineering consultants, Equipment suppliers, Grid operators and utilities;
• Participate in technical due diligence and review processes of electrical designs developed internally or by third parties;
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering tools, calculation methodologies and internal procedures used by the Power Systems team.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

The ideal candidate will be/have:

• Master Degree or Degree in Electrical Engineering - Specialization in Energy Systems or Automation Systems (mandatory);
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Power Systems area;
• MS Office, AutoCAD, ELEK, ETAP, DigSilent (valued) and other electrical engineering software tools;
• English language proficiency; Portuguese, Spanish, French (valued);
• Available for national and international travel.