Smart Grid Engineer

Role Overview

‍SMPnet is looking to attract a Smart Grid Engineer (covering areas of optimisation & control) to join our engineering team and enable fast and seamless integration of Omega technology into energy systems.

What will you be doing?

• Development of optimisation & control algorithms for smart grids
• Process customer data and prepare system requirements, functional specifications, test specifications and other documentation for SMPnet projects
• Prototype and benchmark of developed algorithms in relevant industry-standard software packages
• Document developments to managing team to inform them of proposed systems or processes and the expected benefits of implementation
• Lead and drive continuous improvement of programming standards, tooling and test methodologies
• Prototype and participate in R&D and commercial projects for novel technologies increasing quality

Essential Skills and Experience

• Python, Pyomo or other relevant optimisation programming languages and packages (e.g. GAMS, Gurobi, etc.)
• Experience with design and development of smart grid applications
• Experience with design and development of power systems control applications
• Experience modelling energy assets, networks in relevant optimisation packages
• Excellent use of English language (written and oral)

Bonus Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Knowledge of SCADA systems & communication protocols
• Prior work experience with DSOs & TSOs
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and team working skills
• Strong organisation skills, and good attention to detail
• Results oriented who is not scared of taking accountability
• Excellent presentation skills, well organised and credible at a senior level
• Desire to work in a fast-moving, high pressure, and entrepreneurial environment

What We Offer

• A full-time position with a competitive salary
• Benefits, including stock options, 28 days holidays (excluding statutory), private health insurance, €1000 one-off training budget for professional development and wellness.
• Flexible working hours with a focus on achieving a balanced work environment.
• A collaborative and innovative atmosphere with opportunities to impact the company’s direction and growth.

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