Grid Operations Systems Engineer

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.

The EDP Group is an integrated energy utility, with operations around the world.

Within its electricity transmission and distribution activity (the EDP Networks Platform) it currently manages operations in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil 

Technical Operations TechOps department is looking for a Grid Operations Systems Engineer.

What you will do:

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  • Ensure technical leadership and continuous evolution of critical power grid operation platforms (SCADA, OMS, ADMS), guaranteeing alignment with business requirements, technological innovation, and industry best practices.
  
  
  • Ensure system availability, performance, and resilience through proactive monitoring and continuous analysis of operational indicators, safeguarding the continuity of essential services and support for real-time grid operations.
  
  
  • Manage and structure the technical debt backlog by identifying risks, impacts, and optimization opportunities, actively collaborating with the Product Owner in defining priorities and the evolutionary roadmap of the solutions.
  
  
  • Coordinate incident and problem management activities, ensuring their analysis, diagnosis, and swift resolution, with a focus on mitigating operational risks, eliminating vulnerabilities, and increasing system availability.
  
  
  • Promote effective coordination with suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring proper service management, compliance with SLAs/OLAs, and the structured resolution of complex incidents and problems.
  
  
  
  

   

  
  

  Employment type: Full-Time

  
  

  Work site: Onsite

  
  

   

  
  


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  Workplace: Porto

  
  


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  What are we looking for:

  
  
  
  
  • University degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a similar field, with relevant professional experience being valued.
  
  
  • Minimum of 1 year of professional experience in the administration and operation of ADMS systems (SCADA and/or OMS);
  
  
  • Experience in configuring and managing databases associated with SCADA systems;
  
  
  • Programming experience in Python, applied to data processing or systems integration;
  
  
  • Knowledge of SQL;
  
  
  • Basic knowledge of the operation of Remote Terminal Units (RTUs);
  
  
  • Basic knowledge of monitoring, analysis, and control of grid management systems (DMS, SCADA, OMS, EMS, PAS), within the context of ADMS solutions.
  
  
  • Dynamic and proactive profile, with strong initiative and a problem-solving mindset;
  
  
  • Good teamwork and interpersonal skills;
  
  
  • Good knowledge of Portuguese and proficiency in technical English;
  
  
  • Availability for occasional travel within the country;
  
  
  • Availability to join an on-call duty scheme.
  
  
  
  

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

Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília

Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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