R&D Engineer Renewable Energy & Innovation

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 13000 employees around the world we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

RGA R&D department is looking for an R&D Engineer Renewable Energy & Innovation.

What you will do:

• Deliver and manage assigned R&D and consultancy project tasks ensuring technical quality and timely delivery;
• Contributing to various aspects of R&D project implementation including budget management financial and technical reporting interaction with stakeholders and communication of project progress and outcomes;
• Writing specifications and use cases project reports defining systems architectures conducting and developing laboratory and pilot validation in R&D projects;
• Leading/supporting the elaboration of business cases development of techno-economic models and innovative business models for the technology-based concepts developed within the R&D and consultancy projects;
• Capacity to execute and deliver rigorous and well-balanced results in a timely manner combined with flexibility and agility to work on various themes / projects;
• Developing and providing expertise in new solutions and tools (e.g. using python) for use in European projects and in international consultancy projects and for business units within the EDP group;
• Support the preparation and submission of proposals for international R&D funding (e.g. European programs) including consortium building and budget negotiation;
• Support for the development of the topics of Renewable Generation in the EDP group namely in the domains of innovations in PV Wind Hydro power systems geothermal among others;
• Contributing to international engineering consultancy projects and service provisions;
• Availability for short-term international trips (within the scope of the projects);
• Immense motivation strong desire to learn curiosity and a taste for challenging ideas and proposing new solutions

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Hybrid Model

What are we looking for:

• Degree Master or Doctorate in Electrical Engineering (preferably with majors / minors in Energy) Physics Mechanical Engineering Aerospace or Energy and Environmental Engineering or closely related academic areas provided curricula include topics on Energy
• Knowledge and/or experience in Renewable Energy Technologies namely PV and Wind Farms design and Operation and Maintenance (onshore/offshore) Hydropower energy management solutions and emerging renewables (e.g. geothermal agrivoltaics etc);
• Knowledge and/or experience in modern Power Systems and Energy Markets is also valuable;
• Programming experience preferably in Python;
• International mindset and excellent knowledge and use of English (in written and oral expression);
• 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 groups 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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Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1