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Solar PV & BESS Engenheiro

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Portugal
Posted on November 7, 2024

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Time left to apply: Fecha final: 13 de noviembre de 2024 (Quedan 12 días para realizar la solicitud).

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We are a world leader in renewable energies utility looking for a highly skilled Engineer with previous experience leading the engineering of photovoltaic and battery energy storage system (BESS) plants in Portugal.

As a member of an international team, you will perform a key function in the engineering of the facilities being developed in Portugal, and would be required to develop further projects in other countries, if needed.

You will play a role in the whole cycle of engineering. You will be the engineering manager responsible for leading the design, bringing together the technical, economic, and planning perspectives for the complete photovoltaic plants (large scale and industrial self-consumption) and BESS engineering in all phases of project development. Ensuring compliance with the execution of project targets in terms of Health, Safety and Environment, Quality, CAPEX, and Schedule according to the Company Business Plan.

You will work with different internal departments such as business development, offers, construction, grid, purchase, quality, environment, and O&M, and externally with developers, the Administration, certification companies, subcontractors, and others.

The position will be in our offices located in Lisbon.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To define and implement design criteria, technical specifications, as well as guarantee the quality and delivery times of all engineering needs of photovoltaic and BESS projects from the origination phase to entry into commercial operation. Develop and review energy yield calculations using tools such as PVSYST. Conduct due diligence focusing on energy assessment, design, feasibility, and engineering issues. Support development and early-stage projects with conceptual designs. Analyze sites focusing on engineering issues, including visits to the sites, to design and build a PV/BESS plant. Develop PV/BESS plant designs (layouts, electrical one-lines, collection systems, and equipment mounting details for utility-scale Solar PV systems with support from external engineering firms), optimize it, and calculate PV/BESS plant electrical configuration. Conduct grid code studies to define reactive power requirements for the main equipment. For each assigned project, take engineering lead on solar-specific projects to include bid development, contract review, progress tracking, and interdepartmental coordination. Supervise the EPC contracting process and works, focusing on engineering issues. Support the implementation of new trends, from a PV/BESS plant perspective, hybrid solutions, etc., that could be considered for the pipeline. Responsible for ensuring compliance with the Quality, Environmental, and Health and Safety standards required by Iberdrola. Represent the company with relevant stakeholders, such as agencies and institutions, both public and private, in relation to matters concerning its responsibilities.

INTERFACES:

Internal: Development department, project department (wind engineering, offers, energy resource, networks, construction), global engineering department, operation and maintenance, investment office, main equipment and contracts department, procurement department, corporate areas of the group (corporate development, control, finance, etc.), as well as other corporate departments if any.

External: engineering companies, renewable developers, suppliers, technical certification companies, as well as other external companies and stakeholders if necessary.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Engineering. Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or similar is a plus.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years' experience in engineering of photovoltaic projects in Portugal.

At least 3 years' experience working with PVSYST software. It is necessary to be a proficient user.

Experience in batteries would be considered.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE / TECHNICAL SKILLS / SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

Design of photovoltaic plants, including production analysis, electrical and civil works.

Knowledge in contracting topographic and geotechnical campaigns.

Technical skills with an ability to balance and prioritize competing interests.

Knowledge on construction of photovoltaic plants is a plus.

Knowledge on communications and SCADA systems is a plus.

Advanced user of PVSYST.

Desirable solar PV plants design and optimization software.

Desirable solar PV modeling software.

Desirable Power Factory, MS Project.

MS Office.

AutoCAD & GIS.

SOFT SKILLS:

Organizational skills (creating structure and order, boosting efficiency, and prioritizing tasks).

Ability to report key indicators.

Resource management.

Excellent communication, diplomatic, networking, and influencing skills.

Understanding and alignment with corporate culture and/or ability to adapt quickly to the corporate culture.

Analytical.

Ability to make rational decisions, even when under pressure.

Ability to take initiative.

Ability to interact with suppliers.

Strong sense of values and ethics, and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.

Ability to work within approved budgets and under deadline pressure and deliver high-quality results.

LANGUAGES:

Portuguese

English

Spanish is a plus.

Iberdrola es un líder energético global el primer productor eólico y una de las mayores compañías eléctricas por capitalización bursátil del mundo. El grupo suministra energía a cerca de 100 millones de personas en decenas de países como España, Reino Unido (ScottishPower), Estados Unidos (AVANGRID), Brasil (Neoenergia), México, Alemania, Portugal, Italia o Francia y cuenta con una plantilla de más de 35.000 personas.

Iberdrola lidera la transición energética hacia un modelo sostenible a través de sus inversiones en energías renovables, redes inteligentes, almacenamiento de energía a gran escala y transformación digital para ofrecer los más avanzados productos y servicios a sus clientes. Gracias a su apuesta por las energías limpias, es una de las compañías con menores emisiones y un referente internacional por su contribución a la lucha contra el cambio climático y a la sostenibilidad.

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