Electrical Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team in Portugal. As a key member of our Solar Operations team, you will be responsible for identifying potential new sites for the deployment of solar, wind, storage, or other opportunities across the distribution and transmission network.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in finding potential new sites across Portugal for deployment of solar, wind, storage, or other opportunities across the distribution and transmission network;
• Preparing and advising on grid applications to TSO and DSO;
• Analysing commercial offers and working with the network operators and external grid advisors to mitigate risks and achieve cost-efficient grid connections;
• Identify and vet emerging technologies and techniques to optimise grid connections and ensure they comply with grid codes;
• Evaluate electrical and protection design;
• Produce single line diagrams to support applications;
• Produce technical specifications for contract tendering and project execution;
• Evaluate technical proposals and recommend project contractors;
• Supervise project execution, including Quality Assurance & Quality Control;
• Perform grid connection feasibility studies;
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies on existing and future connections;

Requirements

• Electrical engineering background with electrical engineering degree qualification;
• Worked within the energy industry for at least 2 years, with direct experience in managing grid connections (from a developer, network operator or other role with significant exposure to the process from engineering, design or operation and maintenance);
• Understanding grid connection regulatory framework;
• Knowledge and understanding of power system studies, distribution and/or transmission network operations preferred;
• Renewable energy experience preferred;
• Experience with protections such as SIPROTEC or similar;
• Experience with SCADA systems such as SIMATIC or similar;
• Experience with electrical software such as Digsilent, ETAP, AutoCAD, PSSE or similar is desirable;

About Us

Michael Page Portugal is a leading recruitment agency specialising in the energy sector. We are committed to providing our clients with the best talent in the industry. If you are a motivated and experienced Electrical Engineer looking for a new challenge, please apply now.

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