INNOVATION SPECIALIST - RENEWABLE ENERGY & GREEN HYDROGEN

EDP is a global energy company leading with the values of Innovation, Sustainability and Humanization.
Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contribution to society.
EDP NEW - Centre for New Energy Technologies is a R&D centre created in .
Our mission is to create possibilities for EDP to lead the energy transition and we want to consolidate our position as a top-tier R&D centre, focused on energy.
We imagine a decarbonized and distributed world, with active customers and heavily leveraged by digital technologies.
We are an international team of more than 40 people.
With almost 40 projects and close to 40 M€ of European funding secured for EDP, we are an important part of the Group's innovation ecosystem.
We work mainly in international projects under the European Commission’s large research and innovation funding programmes Horizon and Horizon Europe, as well as other competitive financing for R&D.
We strive every day to anticipate and develop the future of the energy sector.
More information about us in https://www.
dp.
om/en/new-rd#about-us.
We are setting up a new team to work on recently-awarded projects, so we need to grow our team.
We are looking for.
Innovation Specialist – Renewable Energy & Green Hydrogen   Job Description.
Participating/leading international Research and Development (R&D) projects primarily in the areas of Renewable Energy & Green Hydrogen.
Leading/contributing to various aspects of project implementation, including budget management, financial and technical reporting, interaction with stakeholders, communication of project progress and outcomes, etc.
Writing specifications and use cases, project reports, defining systems architectures, conducting and developing laboratory and pilot validation Overseeing demonstrators on site and coordinate /support field teams o Leading/supporting the elaboration of business cases, development of techno-economic models and innovative business models for the technology-based concepts developed Scouting R&D trends and technologies and realize their impact for EDP's business Leading and/or providing thorough technical expertise in the sourcing and conduction of applications for new projects / financing, writing proposals, forming international consortia, negotiating budgets, etc Developing and providing expertise in new solutions and tools for use in European projects, in international consultancy projects and for business units within the EDP group Support for the development of the topics of Renewable Energy Integration & Flexibility in the EDP group, namely in the domains of innovations in energy management systems, energy storage and demand-side response Contributing to international engineering consultancy projects and service provisions   What kind of profile are we looking for? Degree, Master, PhD or Doctorate candidate in Electrical, Energy, Environmental, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and Physics Professional Experience.
Relevant knowledge in Renewable Energy Technologies, namely PV and Wind Farms design and Operation and Maintenance (both onshore and offshore) Relevant knowledge in Green H2 and in modern Power Systems and Energy Markets is also valuable Programming experience, preferably in Python Capacity to execute and deliver rigorous and well-balanced results in a timely manner, combined with a flexibility and agility to work on various non-boring themes/projects A great team spirit, openness and ability to interact daily with internal and external stakeholders on various topics and ask for help when needed Good domain of Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, Power Point) and bugs Availability for short-term international trips (within the scope of the projects) with good companionship Immense motivation, strong desire to learn autonomously, curiosity and a taste for challenging ideas and proposing new solutions   Additional skills to be valued (not mandatory).
Knowledge of renewable energy systems, green hydrogen, and energy management technologies Proven ability to lead projects, manage budgets, and coordinate international consortia Skills in scouting emerging trends and developing innovative business models and solutions Excellent ability to communicate with stakeholders, write proposals, and work in diverse teams Being fluent in English   As an EDP employee, you will have.
An open-ended emplyement contract  Full-time employment  A hybrid work model A compatible salary aligned wirh your role and experience   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.
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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 Provide a meaningful work experience    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.
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