European Grid Congestion & Regulatory Engineer
4 days ago
Madrid
ppJob Title : Grid Congestion Regulatory and Congestion Engineer - EMEA /ppDepartment : Grid EMEA /ppLocation : Madrid, Spain /ppReporting to strong: /strongHead of Grid Compliance, Regulatory, Systems Studies, EMEA /ppWe 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. /ppFor 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. /ppOur 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. /ppLightsource bp operates with five core values: strongSafety /strong, strongIntegrity /strong, strongRespect /strong, strongSustainability /strong, and strongDrive /strong. /ppWe 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. /ppTogether, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide. /ppLightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024. /ppuWhat you’ll do (the role) /u /ppSummary /ppWe 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. /ppYou 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. /ppYour 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. /ppYou 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. /ppResponsibilities of the Role /ppstrongGrid Strategy Regulatory Intelligence /strong /pulliThoroughly understand, monitor, interpret, and anticipate European and national grid regulations (ENTSO-E, TSOs/DSOs rules, connection codes, capacity allocation mechanisms). /liliTranslate regulatory developments into actionable development strategies/ recommendations. /liliIdentify regulatory pathways to optimize grid access, curtailment exposure, and connection costs. /liliProvide regulatory assessment and technical advice in terms of grid compliance. /liliSupport connection applications discussions, permitting and technical compliance assurance with TSOs/DSOs. /li /ulpstrongCongestion Analysis Opportunity Identification /strong /pulliEarly identification of high-potential grid zones, priority areas and ancillary services’ needs. /liliAnalyse transmission and distribution network congestion patterns and constraints. /liliIdentify underutilized nodes, flexible connection points, and grid reinforcements plans. /liliDevelop strategies for co-locating, resizing, or hybridizing projects to mitigate congestion risk. /liliAssess redispatch, curtailment, and congestion management impacts on project economics. /liliPrepare curtailment analysis market insights and capacity hosting maps. /li /ulpstrongGrid Modelling Artificial Intelligence /strong /pulliBuild and maintain grid modelling tool strategic initiative according to the priority country plan. /liliCreate future grid scenarios incorporating renewable build-out, storage, and demand growth, using open data and artificial intelligence assistance with coding. /liliPerform electricity system simulations with sensitivity indices and stochastic simulations. /li /ulpstrongProject De-risking Portfolio Optimization /strong /pulliImprove project IRRs through congestion mitigation strategies, siting and revenue optimisation. /liliReduce 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). /liliSupport investment decisions with grid intelligence and scenario modelling. /liliAssess 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. /liliEvaluate opportunities for new connections or project enhancements based on knowledge of local grid capacity and system constraints. /liliReview technical reports, recommend actionable solutions, and communicate findings. /li /ulpstrongCross-Functional Collaboration /strong /pulliSupport the coordination of day-to-day business management for the department’s activities, working closely with other business units and team members globally. /liliCollaborate with other teams to assess the context of the electricity system, including the electrical market, ancillary services, capacity, stability and congestion. /liliWork 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. /liliPromote 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. /liliProvide technical input to challenge counterparties project acquisition and due diligence processes. /liliRepresent the company in discussions with EU Commission, SPE/WE, ENTSO-E, ACER, TSOs, DSOs, regulators, consultants and industry forums. /li /ulpstrongDigital Tools Data Strategy /strong /pulliSupport the Grid Congestion Manager on the use and improvement of internal grid modelling tools. /liliIntegrate network data, regulatory databases, and market information into decision platforms. /liliContribute to digitalization initiatives for grid intelligence and forecasting. /li /ulpuWhy you’ll make a great member of the team /u /ppKnowledge Required /pulliIn-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. /liliFamiliarity with ENTSO-E, ACER, European grid regulatory frameworks, network development plans, network databases, GIS tools and grid congestion management. /liliUnderstanding of network stability assessment and management. /liliFamiliarity with commissioning processes, and required technical documentation, simulations and field tests to achieve grid code compliance certification. /liliProficiency in grid modelling software (e.g., PowerFactory, PSCAD, PSSE or similar). /liliStrong analytical and programming skills (preferably Python, DPL and PowerBI). /li /ulpstrongExperience Required /strong /pulliProven track record in a similar role in multiple European jurisdictions for a minimum of 5 years. /liliExperience supporting renewable, storage or hybrid projects in at least 5 European countries. /liliParticipation in regulatory consultations or industry working groups. /liliKnowledge of EU Fit for 55, TEN-E, and network developments plans. /liliStrong exposure to European electricity markets and regulatory frameworks. /liliProven experience working with EU planning, TSOs/DSOs grid codes and connection processes. /liliDemonstrated hands-on experience with grid modelling tools, artificial intelligence applied to data management and electrical modelling, congestion and compliance studies. /liliExperience in congestion hedging or long-term transmission rights. /li /ulpstrongEducation Required /strong /pulliMaster´s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or Renewable Integration. /li /ulpstrongPersonal Skills /strong /pulliEffective communicator: ability to translate complex grid topics into business language. /liliOrganized and analytical /liliProficient in English language and at least another European language /liliStrong computing skills /liliTeam player /liliProactive and positive work attitude /liliInnovative approach: creative, structured, and data-driven approach to complex constraints. /liliAble to coordinate with multiple internal and external teams /liliAble to work independently with minimum supervision /li /ulpuWhy you’ll want to work for us /u /ppOur company is a place where you can be yourself and grow, a place where your ideas and opinions matter. /ppuBe you: /uWe pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. /ppuBe responsible: /uOur culture is driven by our core values – from operating safely to ensuring our projects are responsible. /ppuBe recognized: /uAlongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. /ppuBe inspired: /uBeyond 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. /ppuOur core values: /uLightsource 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. /ppFor further information on our career opportunities and life at Lightsource bp, please visit /ppuWhy you’ll want to stay with us /u /ppAt 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. /ppYour 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. /ppIn 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