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On-site in Alcobendas·Added yesterday (last checked 11 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Alcobendas
- Spanish
- Expected (ad in Spanish)
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Education
- University degree




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Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- University degree in Industrial Engineering, or similar. Specialty: Energy, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or similar.
- Years of Experience: Between 8 and 10 years of proven experience in the electricity sector.
Nice to have
- Proven experience in electrical system modeling/optimization functions, advanced analytics roles and/or the application of AI in electrical systems will be valued.
- Knowledge of office tools/software will be valued: Expert level in Office. Electrical system simulation tools (Plexos, PSS/E, etc.). Data analysis tools (such as Power BI).
- Specific knowledge: Operation of the electrical system, electrical system regulation.
- Other Valuable Training: Programming knowledge (preferably in PYTHON)
- Languages: high level of English (C1) is valuable.
- Availability to travel. Possibility of trips, mainly international (once every 2 months).
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 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 world's first TSO. Today we are a global manager of essential electricity and telecommunications infrastructure and a key player in the ecological and digital transition. 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, a Redeia company, 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 hire an Electrical Planning Technician - Grid Studies to join the Electrical Planning Department team at Red Eléctrica.
What you'll do
1. Analyze and prepare medium and long-term electrical system planning studies, integrating demand, generation, and grid scenarios, to support the Transmission Grid development proposal.
2. Define, apply, and evolve planning criteria, methodologies, and tools, ensuring technical coherence, traceability of studies, and alignment with the current regulatory framework.
3. Integrate technical information provided by system agents and other internal units, guaranteeing the consistency and quality of data used in planning studies.
4. Prepare and maintain Transmission Grid development proposals, including national and international interconnections, ensuring their technical viability and alignment with planning horizons.
5. Develop and update support tools for planning studies. Manage and exploit information and planning databases, ensuring their updating, quality, and suitability for conducting studies and scenarios.
6. Participate in the development and review of procedures, regulations, and innovation projects, contributing to the continuous improvement of the quality and efficiency of the electrical planning process.
7. Participate in national and international studies and forums related to electrical planning and markets, providing Redeia's technical perspective in its field of expertise (e.g., ENTSO-E, MedTSO, CIGRE, and others).
Specialty-Network studies-
2.8. Perform technical network studies associated with planning scenarios, analyzing flows, constraints, and reinforcement needs of the Transmission Network.
2.9. Evaluate alternative technical network development solutions, and analyze their feasibility in coordination with the units involved, to guarantee the operational feasibility of the defined planning scenarios.
2.10. Coordinate the integration of network study results into planning proposals, ensuring consistency with technical and system security criteria.
2.11. Provide technical support to grid access processes, through the preparation of capacity and feasibility studies from the system planning perspective.
2.12. Monitor planning, identifying deviations, risks, and adjustment needs in coordination with the units involved.
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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