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System Operation Models Technician

On-site in Alcobendas·Added yesterday (last checked 29 Oct)

Redeia

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Work mode
On-site, Alcobendas
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, or other similar technical qualifications. A Master's degree is valued.
  • 3-5 years of experience in developing algorithms, models, and tools for electrical system operation, programming, and/or planning studies.
  • Expert knowledge in the use of electrical simulation tools, particularly PSS®E (others valued: PowerFactory).
  • Knowledge of the operation of the electrical system (operation, planning, and markets), as well as grid and generation models of the Spanish electrical system.
  • Knowledge of information exchange and modeling standards in electrical systems (CIM/CGMES) and their application in grid models.
  • Experience in handling, validating, and exploiting large-scale grid models.
  • Advanced programming knowledge (Python, C++, R, SQL) and experience in Windows and Unix/Linux environments.
  • Knowledge of structured databases and the SQL language.

Nice to have

  • Valuable: knowledge and experience in mathematical optimization: linear/non-linear programming, heuristics, etc.
  • Advanced level of English (minimum B2, recommended C1).

Programming and data

  • Knowledge of Business Intelligence tools (especially Power BI) for data analysis and visualization aimed at decision-making.
  • Knowledge of designing automated data processing workflows (pipelines), including ingestion, cleaning, transformation, and preparation of information for use in models and studies of the electrical system. Experience in efficiently processing large volumes of data (time series, scenarios) using tools such as pandas, NumPy, or others.
  • Valuable: experience in cloud environments (AWS).

Machine Learning / AI

  • Valuable: knowledge in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence techniques, including: Supervised and unsupervised models applied to time series, prediction, or classification. Evaluation, validation, and maintenance of models.
  • Valuable: experience in applying ML to the energy sector (demand, renewable generation, scenarios, optimization, etc.).

Software management and quality

  • Experience in software development best practices: Version control (Git). Model testing and validation. Technical documentation.

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!.

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!

The role

Would you like to join 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, we want to meet you!

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 key player in the ecological transition. Our identity reflects our core: the grid. A grid made up of five companies and more than 2,100 professionals united by the value of what is essential.
Our purpose: to guarantee electricity supply and connectivity, driving a fair ecological transition with sustainability criteria, valuing our neutrality and contributing to social and territorial cohesion. We are ready!

At Red Eléctrica, a Redeia company, more than 1,200 people are committed to bringing you the energy you need at all times. We transport electricity at high voltage and operate the electrical system, providing a top-quality service.

We are looking for a Technician for System Operation Models to join the team at the Dp. Models for the Operation of the Electrical Grid.

What you'll do

  1. Analyze the needs of the electrical system operation and evaluate the state of the art in methodologies, models, and analytical algorithms, to identify opportunities for improvement in operation, programming, and planning processes.
  2. Design and code analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms for the electrical system operation, aimed at optimizing operational processes and supporting decision-making.
  3. Provide the service of forecasting demand and renewable generation (wind and solar), as well as other relevant magnitudes, for the different time horizons of the system operation.
  4. Design and code optimization analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms to support operational processes such as demand coverage and new services (voltage control, firm capacity market...).
  5. Design and code analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms for the analysis of grid scenarios and electrical system generation, enabling the evaluation of future situations and supporting planning, programming, and monitoring of operations, particularly those related to European and regional coordination.
  6. Coordinate with the Information Technology Directorate (DTI) the implementation and evolution of the developed analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms, ensuring their correct integration into corporate systems.
  7. Monitor the quality, reliability, and suitability of analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms, proposing improvement actions when necessary.
  8. Participate in the functional resolution of incidents associated with analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms in operation, in coordination with DTI, to ensure the continuity of service to operations.
  9. Maintain the technical documentation of the developed analytical methodologies, models, and algorithms, facilitating their traceability, maintenance, and evolution.

Requirements

Experience and knowledge in the following areas:

Knowledge of electrical systems

Desired skills

    • Analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
    • Autonomy and proactivity.
    • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
    • Good communication skills.
    • Results orientation.
    • Capacity for continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies.

Availability for occasional travel within Europe.

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

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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