This role involves monitoring electricity market regulations and supervising system adjustment services. It offers professional growth within a leading energy infrastructure company.
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- 3+ years
- Education
- University degree
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This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Qualification: Degree in Industrial Engineering (electrical, electronics, electrotechnics, telecommunications).
- Training and valued experience:
- Analysis of incidents and operation of electrical power systems.
- IEC 61850 standard and associated tools.
- Programming (databases, etc.) and IoT communication protocols.
- Testing, commissioning and putting into service of protection systems.
- Engineering of protection and control systems for electrical substations.
- Setting and configuration of protections and control systems.
- Wide-area protection systems with synchrophasors/PMUs (WAMPAC, etc.) - Languages: English (B2).
- Computer skills: Office and collaborative tools such as TEAMS and Power BI.
- 3-5 years of experience working in the field of protection systems and remote control (analysis of incidents/faults in equipment, maintenance).
- Availability to work on-call shifts.
- Travel is required (5% annually within the national territory).
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- A stable, quality job, where employability and functional mobility are key drivers for professional growth and development.
- An environment that promotes diversity and equality.
- Work-life balance, with different conciliation measures available to you.
- A fair and competitive compensation model, aimed at reducing the pay gap between men and women and promoting equal opportunities.
- A key project for the future within the sector. We look forward to having you on board to make it happen!.
The role
Do you want to be part of the leading company in the energy sector?
If you are motivated by the challenge of the energy transition in Spain and want to be part of it, are you up for the challenge?
Why Redeia?
We were born as the first TSO in the world. Today we are a global manager of essential electricity and telecommunications infrastructure and a protagonist of the ecological and digital transformation. Redeia's identity reflects our true core: the grid. A grid made up of five brands, more than 2,100 professionals and millions of people united by the value of what is essential.
Our purpose: to guarantee electricity supply and connectivity, driving a fair ecological transition with sustainability criteria, highlighting our neutrality and contributing to social and territorial cohesion. We are ready!
At Red Eléctrica, part of Redeia, more than 1,200 people are waiting for your move, to bring you the energy you need at every moment. We transport high-voltage electricity and operate the electrical system, providing a top-quality service.
We are looking to bring in a Control and Protection Systems Technician to join the Control and Protection Systems Department of Red Eléctrica.
What you'll do
1. Define the philosophy, design criteria and application of protection systems for the transmission grid.
2. Specify and approve the equipment and materials that are part of protection and control systems.
3. Define, propose and establish the general maintenance criteria for protection and control assets, as well as monitor their implementation and ensure compliance.
4. Manage and validate the action requirements of assets throughout their useful life.
5. Generate and update the technical documentation required to carry out maintenance work, while also ensuring compliance with procedures and existing regulations.
6. Propose technological and development action lines, conducting studies and technical analyses to improve maintenance practices and the management of protection and control assets.
7. Participate in the activities carried out at the Integrated Facilities Maintenance Center (CMI2):
- Lead technical studies and analyses of asset behavior resulting from transmission grid disturbances or specific faults.
- Intervene in the energization process and in the transfer of new facilities.
- Lead specialized technical support for protection and control assets.
8. Define and propose asset monitoring requirements that facilitate real-time analysis and decision-making.
About Redeia
Redeia (formerly Red Eléctrica de España) is a Spanish energy infrastructure group that operates as the transmission system operator (TSO) for Spain's electricity grid and also manages the national telecommunications network. The company is a global leader in its niche, with a significant international presence in Latin America and other regions, and is a key player in the energy transition, focusing on renewable energy integration and grid digitalization.
In Spain, Redeia is headquartered in Madrid and has a strong national presence, with offices in major cities. The company is known for its stable, long-term employment and its role as a strategic national infrastructure operator. For international professionals, Redeia offers opportunities in engineering, IT, and corporate roles, with a work culture that values technical excellence and professional development, though Spanish language proficiency is often important for many positions.
- Industry
- Energy Infrastructure
- Founded
- 1985
- Employees
- 5,000
- Headquarters
- Madrid, Spain
- In Spain
- Madrid
- Website
- redeia.es
Good to know if you are moving
- Redeia is a Spanish state-owned company, offering stable, long-term employment in a strategic national infrastructure sector.
- The company is a global leader in its niche, with operations in Latin America, providing international exposure and career opportunities.
- While many roles are in Spanish, there are opportunities for international professionals, especially in engineering and IT, where English may be used.
- The company is actively involved in the energy transition, making it a relevant employer for professionals in the renewable energy and grid digitalization fields.
- Madrid is the primary hub, offering a high quality of life and a well-connected international environment.
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Our main commitments
At Redeia we celebrate talent and diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture, where our employees work to generate value for society and improve people's lives, true to our ethical values: respect, integrity, and sustainability. We consider it essential to promote a quality work environment based on ethical behavior, respect, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment is integrated into our corporate culture and internal company policies. Are you going to miss the opportunity to develop with us? Come and meet us!
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