SmartGrid Engineering (Hybrid)

In Defence and security armed forces governments and global organizations entrust Thales with helping them achieve and maintain security tactical superiority and strategic independence in the face of any type of an increasingly unpredictable world governments rely on our expertise to protect their citizens and make the world safer from designing smart sensors and connecting soldiers on the digital battlefield to delivering solutions that protect states cities and critical infrastructures.

In Spain Thales Sistemas is specialized in Command and Control systems Tactical Communications and Modeling and Simulation addressing solutions in the domain of Defense and Security. Thales is the Spanish leader in tactical LandCIS (Communication and Information Systems)covering all the product life cycle (design development production ILS). Based in Leganés Thales Sistemas employs a highly specialized workforce of more than 100 people most of them engineers that participate in the following activities:

• Communications and Information Systems (CIS)to support Command function and Decision Making

• Embedded electronics for military aircraft

• Tactical Communications

• Radio Navigation Aids for air traffic

As Electrical Grid Engineer in Electrical Energy Projects you will have assigned the following main tasks:

• Lead the design and definition of Smart Grid architecture integrating distributed energy resources managers (DERMs) storage and generation sources energy distribution architectures grid integration

• Analyze and specify requirements for secure resilient and scalable grid infrastructures including automation systems and grid-edge devices.

• Define and supervise digitalization strategies: implementation of grid management platforms data analytics solutions and real-time monitoring for enhanced situational awareness.

• Coordinate the integration of Smartgrid technologies: energy storage microgrids demand response systems and energy distribution control and integration.

• Prepare and review technical documentation (architecture designs interfaces integration plans validation protocols) ensuring traceability and compliance.

• Lead integration testing and validation in lab and field environments including interoperability testing for legacy and new systems cyber-physical security assessments and performance analysis.

• Collaborate on cybersecurity policy risk assessment and the implementation of robust network protections for critical Smart Grid assets.

• Support regulatory compliance (e.g. IEC 61850 IEEE 2030 ISO/IEC 27019) and contribute to sustainability objectives.

• Provide training to field engineers and end-users and facilitate knowledge transfer across multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Electronics Telecommunications Industrial Engineering or related fields.

• You must have fluent English and Spanish level (C1)

Experience level:

• 2 to 4 years experience in Smart Grid integration projects including design implementation and field validation.

Competences:

Technical/functional skills:

• Solid knowledge of power system architectures automation (substations SCADA PLCs) and communication protocols (IEC 61850 DNP3 MODBUS CANBUS etc.).

• Practical experience with digital platforms: EMS/DERM systems data analytics for grid operations and integration of cloud or edge computing services.

• In-depth understanding of Smart Grid technologies: distributed energy management grid automation IoT for power grids and advanced communication protocols (IEC 61850 IEEE 2030.5 DLMS/COSEM etc.).

• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for Smart Grids including threat modeling and mitigation strategies for OT/IT convergence. Familiarity with industry standards industrial cybersecurity and risk analysis of critical infrastructure.

• Experience in requirements specification system documentation and coordination with engineering teams.

• Experience in planning and managing integration and validation testing in the field.

• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g. CISSP Smart Grid certifications).

Other (advantage):

• Experience in Defence and Security Projects.

• Experience/Knowledge in Tactical MicroGrids Standard Reference MIL-STD-3071 application.

Behavioral skills:

• Technical leadership and results-oriented mindset.

• Cross-functional vision proactivity and continuous learning capability.

• Effective communication and ability to work under pressure.

• Problem-solving skills and incident management expertise.

• Ability to work in international and multicultural environments.

• Willingness to travel and perform fieldwork as required.

You must take into account that you should have (or you should be able to get) the Personal Security Clearance to be able to work on EU defense projects.

What do we offer

• Flexible working hours.

• Shorter working days on Fridays and during summer.

• Remote-friendly - 2/3 days a week working from home.

• Restaurant allowance and social benefits (health insurance kindergarten).

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