Professional in Substation Automation Systems

EDP Renewables; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 42 000 - 64 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

EDP Renewables in Lisbon is seeking a Professional in Substation Automation Systems to join our team and oversee planning, execution, and commissioning of substation automation projects.

You will ensure compliance with the Annual Works Plan, assist with budgeting and equipment planning, and supervise testing and commissioning to meet safety and quality standards. The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and up to five years of relevant experience; hybrid work arrangement in Lisbon.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with Automation specialization.
• Up to 5 years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Solid knowledge of electrical systems, electronics, instrumentation and process control.
• Experience with automation tools and software such as PLCs, SCADA, CAD and SAP.
• Experience in project management and working with substations.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure compliance with the Annual Works Plan by monitoring performance indicators, deadlines and costs.
• Prepare substantiated budget estimates based on preliminary projects and surveys in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and characterize equipment needs, promote acquisition, control supply, and participate in commissioning.
• Develop and review technical documentation including diagrams, specifications and reports.
• Monitor project execution and carry out testing at factory and on site.
• Supervise works execution and commissioning to meet quality and safety standards.

Conhecimentos

Electrical engineering knowledge

Automation concepts

Project management experience

SCADA experience

PLC programming

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Ferramentas

PLCs

SCADA

CAD

SAP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With 50 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.

We are looking for a Professional in Substation Automation Systems to join our team and play a key role in the planning, execution, and commissioning of substation automation projects.

This role is central to ensuring compliance with the Annual Works Plan, supporting technical planning and budgeting, coordinating equipment needs, and supervising project execution and testing activities. The successful candidate will contribute to ensuring quality and safety requirements throughout all stages of the project.

What you will do:

• Ensure compliance with the Annual Works Plan by monitoring performance indicators, deadlines, and costs.
• Prepare substantiated budget estimates based on preliminary projects, descriptive reports, and quantitative surveys, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Identify and technically characterize equipment needs, promoting their acquisition, controlling their supply, and participating in their commissioning.
• Develop and review technical documentation, including electrical diagrams, specifications, and reports.
• Monitor project execution and carry out testing activities both at the factory and on site.
• Supervise the execution of works and the commissioning process, ensuring the implementation of the resources and procedures required to meet quality and safety requirements throughout all stages of the project.

Employment type: Full-time

Work site: Hybrid

City: Lisbon

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a specialization in Automation.
• Up to 5 years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Solid technical knowledge of electrical systems, electronics, industrial automation, instrumentation, and process control is valued.
• Experience with automation tools and software, such as PLCs, SCADA, CAD, and SAP, is valued.
• Experience in project management is valued.
• Experience working with substations is valued.

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 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 fair 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.
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília.
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle.

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