MV Dispatch 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.

MV DISPATCH department is looking for a MV dispatch Engineer.

What you will do

Shift Control Room functions in MV/LV Dispatching, including:

• Real-time monitoring of the MV/LV network, ensuring service continuity and quality.
• Ensuring the safety of people and assets in all procedures
• Support for shift coordination and supervision, providing guidance for network switching operations under both normal and adverse weather conditions, while ensuring compliance with established procedures.
• Coordination with the HV Dispatch Center in the context of network operations.
• Analysis of network asset maintenance orders, as well as validation of asset management requests and live-line work requests submitted to dispatch centers (including the preparation and validation of the associated processes).
• Analysis and consolidation of OMS data related to quality of service, ensuring that each outage occurrence complies with the definitions set by the Portuguese regulator, ERSE.
• Execution of network studies involving load transfers, network optimization, loss reduction, and contingency scenarios.
• Analysis and management of SCADA alarms and automation systems.
• Application of critical thinking in complaint analysis and response, smart grid diagnostics, and proactive detection of LV faults.

Employment type: Full-Time

Work site: Onsite

What are we looking for

• Bachelor's degree or, preferably, a Master's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, ideally with a specialization in the Energy field.
• Up to 3 years' experience (professional activity in Electrical Engineering);
• Availability for shift-based work;
• Electrical network analysis;
• Data analysis (large volumes of data, including SCADA alarms, OMS events, energy metering, power flows, etc.);
• Responsibility and autonomy;
• Strong teamwork skills.

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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