Dd&Cx Ext Engineer

Country/Region: ES

City: Madrid

Company: EDP RENOVÁVEIS S.A.

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
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.
MISSION
Provide technical support and cooperation with the M&A teams for the analysis of business opportunities and initiatives worldwide, related to wind farm, PV plant and BESS projects. Compile, process and analyze the technical information needed for the project assessment to ensure the application of uniform criteria when considering different investment alternatives enabling the best selection of projects.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

PROJECT DESIGN AND TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT:

Based in Madrid, define and execute technical due diligence assessments for projects at various stages of development and operation. It includes collaborating with the transversal engineering team to support M&A and Origination teams globally in analyzing opportunities for PV, Wind, and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. Additionally, the role involves managing the initial engineering and design phase of projects in all regions where EDPR operates, ensuring transversal coordination across geographies and technologies. The aim is to accelerate change, unlock value, provide distinctive engineering and technology guidelines, and extract additional value from the investments, leveraging new technologies/services. The company focuses on operational excellence and strong cash flow generation post-COD (Commercial Operation Date).
As part of it, the following tasks and steps will be performed to assess all the technical matters related to the wind farm, PV plant or BESS projects and its relevant electrical infrastructures:

Perform the technical analysis of the available project documents.
Execute the project site visits and report.
Project assessment
Permits and licenses technical assessment
WTG and PV TECHNOLOGY assessment
Electrical Infrastructures design assessment
Construction assessment

2. PROJECT PRE-DESIGN
Identify the technical upsides and levers that optimize the project, mitigating identified technical risks, reducing CAPEX and/or increasing the revenues. Execute the needed predesigns of the civil, mechanical and electrical infrastructures of the power plant to implement each of the levers.
3. CAPEX ESTIMATION:
Prepare an accurate and optimum CAPEX estimation of the potential project or investment opportunity.
Prepare the CAPEX estimation for the additional studied scenarios through the executed pre-engineering.
4. RISK ASSESSMENT:
Evaluate the technical risk of the project, identifying all the factors that could affect the development, design, construction, and commissioning of the future power plant and assessing its probability potential consequences.
5. PROJECT PLANNING ASSESSMENT
Assess the project master plan from the Vendor, considering the inputs related permitting from the Business Development area, and developing the own schedule for the engineering, procurement and construction phases.
6. CONTRACTS ASSESSMENT:
Support the Legal, M&A and Business Development teams along the preparation of the Supplemental Purchase Agreements and Development Service Agreements, ensuring that all the agreed technical scopes and conditions are well covered.
7. TRANSVERSAL SUPPORT COORDINATION:
Ensure the coordination of service provision from the Local E&C team and the different Technology areas, as Civil & Mechanical, Electrical & Control, PV Technology, BESS Technology, and BESS engineering.
Coordinate the planned works and project information continuously and effectively to cross-functional teams, collaborate closely with various departments including M&A, Development, Origination, Procurement, Finance, Energy Assessment and O&M.
8. REPORTING:
Produce the projects preliminary principal finding reports and the final Technical Due Diligence report including the technical assessment.
Actively develop and manage reports to management by producing regular and frequent project status updates and other reporting documents.
10. COORDINATION OF PROJECT TRANSFER:
Lead the transfer of the acquired projects to the Local E&C Team, ensuring the delivery of the full package of the VDR technical information and the developed information along the project technical assessment and pre-engineering.
11. STANDARDIZATION:
Follow the application of the common standards in the projects, supervising its adaptation to applicable local regulation, to avoid non justified deviations and maximize the investment efficiency with all the technical warranty needed.
12. COMPANY POLICY AND LEGAL COMPLIANCE:
Understand and apply policies to prevent occupational hazards, environment and quality to ensure implementation and compliance on tasks under their responsibility.
13. EDPR INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION:
Represent EDPR to agencies and institutions, public and private, in matters relating to its jurisdiction to enforce the interests of EDPR.
REQUIRED PROFILE

ACADEMIC LEVEL

Master's degree in Engineering from an accredited educational institution
A postgraduate will be valued

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3-6 years combined of technical/engineering and construction management experience in the renewables energy industry

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE

Specific knowledge of Solar PV and Wind design practices and BOP-BOS engineering
Knowledge of contracting Engineering Services and EPC's regarding renewable energy projects (performance requirements, warranties, LD's, etc.)
Knowledge of renewable energy infrastructures costs (engineering, equipment supplies and construction)
Proficient knowledge of the full Microsoft Office suite; high proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerBI required

LANGUAGES

Spanish
English- C1
Others are a plus

BEHAVIORAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work in a multi-national team, with persons in different countries and labor calendar
Strong technical, analytical, quantitative, strategic and management skills
Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to renewable energy including civil and electrical engineering designs and detailed drawings, construction-related processes, environmental, and cultural studies.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Ability to work productively with limited supervision
Strong time-management skills and ability to multi-task
Strong interest in renewable energy and utility business
Business acumen and demonstrated strong project management skills

Ability and willingness to travel.
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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