Grid Congestion & Regulatory Engineer, EMEA
hace 3 días
Madrid
ppJob Title : Grid Congestion Regulatory and Congestion Engineer - EMEA /p pDepartment : Grid EMEA /p pLocation : Madrid, Spain /p pReporting to : Head of Grid Compliance, Regulatory, Systems Studies, EMEA /p pWe are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development. /p pFor over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise. /p pOur growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security. /p pLightsource bp operates with five core values: bSafety /b, bIntegrity /b, bRespect /b, bSustainability /b, and bDrive /b. /p pWe seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. /p pTogether, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. /p pLightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. /p h3What you’ll do (the role) /h3 h3Summary /h3 pWe are seeking a Grid Regulatory Congestion Engineer to strengthen our renewable development platform across Europe. As a key member of the Grid team, this role sits at the intersection of regulation, transmission and distribution networks analytics, system modelling, and strategic project development. /p pYou will be expected to play and active role in local events and meetings with relevant stakeholders (TSO/DNOs/ICPs/consultants/regulatory bodies) to analyse grid regulatory frameworks, grid constraints and grid compliance. The aim of this will be to identify risks, unlock capacity, and create a competitive advantage for our current and future projects. /p pYour mission is to transform grid limitations into development opportunities, thereby enabling faster, safer, and more profitable deployment of renewable and storage assets. You will be also responsible for creating a robust internal grid intelligence platform that combines regulatory and grid modelling core capabilities. /p pYou will be required to work closely with Development, Government Affairs, Legal and Engineering teams. Represents the company in discussions with EU Commission, ENTOS-E, ACER, TSOs, DSOs, regulators, and industry forums. And exposure to senior leadership and investment decision-making. /p h3Responsibilities of the Role /h3 h3Grid Strategy Regulatory Intelligence /h3 ul liThoroughly understand, monitor, interpret, and anticipate European and national grid regulations (ENTSO-E, TSOs/DSOs rules, connection codes, capacity allocation mechanisms). /li liTranslate regulatory developments into actionable development strategies/ recommendations. /li liIdentify regulatory pathways to optimize grid access, curtailment exposure, and connection costs. /li liProvide regulatory assessment and technical advice in terms of grid compliance. /li liSupport connection applications discussions, permitting and technical compliance assurance with TSOs/DSOs. /li /ul h3Congestion Analysis Opportunity Identification /h3 ul liEarly identification of high-potential grid zones, priority areas and ancillary services’ needs. /li liAnalyse transmission and distribution network congestion patterns and constraints. /li liIdentify underutilized nodes, flexible connection points, and grid reinforcements plans. /li liDevelop strategies for co-locating, resizing, or hybridizing projects to mitigate congestion risk. /li liAssess redispatch, curtailment, and congestion management impacts on project economics. /li liPrepare curtailment analysis market insights and capacity hosting maps. /li /ul h3Grid Modelling Artificial Intelligence /h3 ul liBuild and maintain grid modelling tool strategic initiative according to the priority country plan. /li liCreate future grid scenarios incorporating renewable build-out, storage, and demand growth, using open data and artificial intelligence assistance with coding. /li liPerform electricity system simulations with sensitivity indices and stochastic simulations. /li /ul h3Project De-risking Portfolio Optimization /h3 ul liImprove project IRRs through congestion mitigation strategies, siting and revenue optimisation. /li liReduce and quantify grid-related risks (connection reforms, connection delays, reinforcement costs, curtailment exposure). /liliPropose technical and regulatory mitigation measures (grid services, phased connections, flexible operation, alternative connection processes, BESS sizing and strategy). /li liSupport investment decisions with grid intelligence and scenario modelling. /li liAssess and ensure compliance with the requirements established in the Grid Code from early stages to commissioning stage to achieve grid operations notifications from TSOs/DSOs. /li liEvaluate opportunities for new connections or project enhancements based on knowledge of local grid capacity and system constraints. /li liReview technical reports, recommend actionable solutions, and communicate findings. /li /ul h3Cross-Functional Collaboration /h3 ul liSupport the coordination of day-to-day business management for the department’s activities, working closely with other business units and team members globally. /li liCollaborate with other teams to assess the context of the electricity system, including the electrical market, ancillary services, capacity, stability and congestion. /li liWork cross-functionally to drive high-priority strategic initiatives in several countries across various fields related to grid interconnection to facilitate the department’s growth and management. /li liPromote and secure our ways of working across the department area. Identify gaps in existing processes and collaborate with the department head to implement improvements, roll out new systems, and take end-to-end ownership of continuous improvement initiatives. /li liProvide technical input to challenge counterparties project acquisition and due diligence processes. /li liRepresent the company in discussions with EU Commission, SPE/WE, ENTSO-E, ACER, TSOs, DSOs, regulators, consultants and industry forums. /li /ul h3Digital Tools Data Strategy /h3 ul liSupport the Grid Congestion Manager on the use and improvement of internal grid modelling tools. /li liIntegrate network data, regulatory databases, and market information into decision platforms. /li liContribute to digitalization initiatives for grid intelligence and forecasting. /li /ul h3Why you’ll make a great member of the team /h3 h3Knowledge Required /h3 ul liIn-depth knowledge of networks codes, network operations, capacity allocation mechanisms, connection and grid access rules, curtailment and congestion compensation schemes, redispatch, balancing, flexibility and ancillary services markets in European countries. /li liFamiliarity with ENTSO-E, ACER, European grid regulatory frameworks, network development plans, network databases, GIS tools and grid congestion management. /li liUnderstanding of network stability assessment and management. /li liFamiliarity with commissioning processes, and required technical documentation, simulations and field tests to achieve grid code compliance certification. /li liProficiency in grid modelling software (e.g., PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSE or similar). /li liStrong analytical and programming skills (preferably Python, DPL and PowerBI). /li /ul h3Experience Required /h3 ul liProven track record in a similar role in multiple European jurisdictions for a minimum of 5 years. /li liExperience supporting renewable, storage or hybrid projects in at least 5 European countries. /li liParticipation in regulatory consultations or industry working groups. /li liKnowledge of EU Fit for 55, TEN-E, and network developments plans. /li liStrong exposure to European electricity markets and regulatory frameworks. /li liProven experience working with EU planning, TSOs/DSOs grid codes and connection processes. /li liDemonstrated hands-on experience with grid modelling tools, artificial intelligence applied to data management and electrical modelling, congestion and compliance studies. /li liExperience in congestion hedging or long-term transmission rights. /li /ul h3Education Required /h3 ul liMaster´s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or Renewable Integration. /li /ul h3Personal Skills /h3 ul liEffective communicator: ability to translate complex grid topics into business language. /li liOrganized and analytical /li liProficient in English language and at least another European language /li liStrong computing skills /li liTeam player /li liProactive and positive work attitude /li liInnovative approach: creative, structured, and data-driven approach to complex constraints. /li liAble to coordinate with multiple internal and external teams /li liAble to work independently with minimum supervision /li /ul h3Why you’ll want to work for us /h3 pOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter. /p h3Be you: /h3 pWe pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. /p h3Be responsible: /h3 pOur culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. /p h3Be recognized: /h3 pAlongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. /p h3Be inspired: /h3 pBeyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. These include our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project, or volunteering on our VIBES committee to name a few. /p h3Our core values: /h3 pLightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. /p pFor further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit /p h3Why you’ll want to stay with us /h3 pAt Lightsource bp, you’ll work within agile, cross-functional teams where diverse perspectives come together. Our culture embraces open knowledge sharing and collaboration, empowering you to learn from others and accelerate progress collectively. /p pYour career growth is our priority and a shared journey. We are committed to developing talent from within and prepare you for career advancement so you can shape a fulfilling and lasting journey here. /p pIn today’s fast-changing world, a learning mindset is essential and therefore we proactively support upskilling to help you push your skill boundaries and stay ahead in your field, so you can not only keep pace with change, but confidently shape a brighter future. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr