ACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy solutions, operating across more than 40 countries. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for water management, renewable energy production, and large-scale construction projects, positioning itself as a key player in the global transition to a low-carbon economy. With a workforce of over 50,000 employees, it is one of Spain's most prominent multinational corporations and is listed on the IBEX 35 index.

Headquartered in Madrid, ACCIONA offers extensive opportunities for international professionals, particularly in engineering, project management, and sustainability. The company fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment, frequently recruiting global talent for its complex international projects managed from Spain. Its commitment to innovation and sustainability makes it a top choice for professionals looking to build a career in the green energy and infrastructure sectors.

Formed in 1997 through the merger of Entrecanales y Távora and MZOV, companies with roots dating back to the mid-19th century. It has since evolved from a traditional construction firm into a global leader in sustainability and renewable energy.

Grid Code Compliance engineer

ACCIONA

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Job Description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

ACCIONA needs to incorporate a Grid Code Compliance engineer for the Engineering and Construction area, within the Energy division, for its workplace at Avda Ciudad de la innovación 5 (Sarriguren) or at Gran Vía de Hortaleza 3 (Madrid).

Their mission will be to ensure that the interconnection processes of Acciona Energía projects are as fluid, organized, and methodical as possible, with special sensitivity to the requirements and preferences of local regulators, and by reviewing all procedures associated with electrical models and the actual behavior of the plant with generation equipment manufacturers, grid operators, and Acciona group international offices.

Job Description

Interpretation of different grid codes to accurately determine which studies, tests, and procedures are required from the development phase until COD to demonstrate code compliance.

• Drafting and implementation of electrical model verification procedures to ensure from the earliest possible phase that electrical models have sufficient capabilities and appropriate settings to comply with the grid code and additional market requirements where they are intended to be used.

• Execution and monitoring of the studies and simulations necessary to demonstrate grid code compliance in the company's projects.

• Negotiation with grid operators regarding the testing protocol to be carried out prior to declaring commercial operation to demonstrate grid code compliance.

• Drafting and implementation of procedures to ensure that the settings of the previously mentioned models, once agreed upon and validated by the grid operator, are 100% transferred to the actual equipment (Inverters, wind turbines, and plant controls).

• Drafting and implementation of procedures to ensure, from the moment of plant energization, the correct operation regarding equipment communication and capabilities of the main plant elements such as Wind Turbines/inverters, plant control, meters, compensation equipment, and OLTC.

• Monitoring, coordination, and validation of testing protocols both in factory and in the field to demonstrate grid code compliance.

• Refinement of purchase specifications and homologation of control systems and simulation models from turbine, inverter, and plant control suppliers.

• Establish the list of documentation to be delivered (and application deadlines to avoid affecting critical project milestones) to the electric company prior to grid connection and prior to declaring commercial operation.

Required Skills and Competencies

EDUCATION
- Industrial Engineering - Electricity Specialization
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in grid connection and integration in energy projects, preferably in renewables
SKILLS
- Analysis and technical precision

- Teamwork

- Initiative
- Communication
- Adaptability
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
Languages
- English (Advanced Level)
Tools
- Specialized software for electrical simulations (PSSE, PSCAD, and DigSilent) and Python.
Others
- Knowledge in the interpretation of electrical simulations and field control test results
- Understanding of grid codes and grid connection regulations
Minimum 3 years of experience

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

View original advert (Spanish)

ACCIONA precisa incorporar un/a Grid Code Compliance engineer, para el área de Ingeniería y Construcción, dentro de la división de Energía para su centro de trabajo en Avda Ciudad de la innovación 5 (Sarriguren) o en Gran Vía de Hortaleza 3 (Madrid).

Su misión será conseguir que los procesos de interconexión de los proyectos de Acciona Energía sean lo más fluidos, organizados y metódicos posible teniendo especial sensibilidad a los requisitos y gustos de los reguladores locales y revisando todos los trámites asociados a modelos eléctricos y comportamiento real de la planta con fabricantes de equipos de generación y operadores de red y oficinas internacionales del grupo Acciona.

Job Description

Interpretación de diferentes códigos de red para poder concluir con exactitud que estudios, pruebas y trámites se requieren desde la fase de desarrollo hasta la COD para poder demostrar cumplimiento del código.

•Redacción e implantación de procedimientos de verificación de modelos eléctricos para asegurar desde lafase más temprana posible que los modelos eléctricos tienen las suficientes capacidades y ajustes adecuaddos para cumplir el código de red y requisitos adicionales del mercado en el que se pretenden usar.

•Realización y seguimiento de los estudios y simulaciones necesarias para demostrar cumplimiento del código de red en los proyectos de la compañía.

•Negociación con operadores de red sobre el protocolo de pruebas a realizar previo a declarar operación comercial para demostrar cumplimiento de código de red.

•Redacción e implantación de procedimientos que aseguren que los ajustes de los modelos previamente mencionamos, una vez que han sido acordados y validados por el operador de red son 100% trasladados a los equipos reales (Inversores, aerogeneradores y controles de planta)

•Redacción e implantación de procedimientos que aseguren desde el momento de la energización del parque el correcto funcionamiento en cuanto a comunicación de equipos y capacidades de los principales elementos de la planta como son Aerogeneradores/inversores, control de planta, medidores, equipos de compensación y OLTC.

•Seguimiento, coordinación y validación de los protocolos de pruebas tanto en fábrica como en campo para demostrar cumplimiento de código de red.

•Perfeccionamiento de las especificaciones de compra y homologación de los sistemas de control y de los modelos de simulación de los proveedores de turbinas, inversores y control de planta.

•Establecer listado documental a entregar (y fechas límite de aplicación para no condicionar los hitos críticos del proyecto) a la compañía eléctrica previo a conectar a red, y previo a declarar en operación comercial.

Required Skills and Competencies

FORMACIÓN
- Ingeniería Industrial - Especialidad Electricidad
EXPERIENCIA
- Experiencia en conexión e integración a la red en proyectos energéticos, preferiblemente en renovables
HABILIDADES
- Análisis y precisión técnica