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ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER (HYBRID) UYOM2N
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS ENGINEER (HYBRID PORTO)
Portuguese company hires for hybrid position
📍 Location: Porto, Portugal (Hybrid – 2x/week)
⚠️ Only candidates already based in Portugal will be considered.
🗣️ Language Requirements: Portuguese (minimum C2) | English (minimum C1)
🕓 Seniority: Senior 8+ years
📎 Hiring Model: B2B
💲Rate Between €3000 / 3200 RV
⚠ Instructions: Please send your CV in English and make sure to include all skills and experience that match the requirements of the opportunity. This will significantly increase your chances of success
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About the Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Electrical Power Systems Engineer to join a highly specialized engineering team working on complex projects within high-reliability industries.
This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in electrical power systems design, analysis, and integration, who thrive in technically demanding environments where safety, performance, and regulatory compliance are critical.
You will contribute to the design and development of electrical systems across the full power distribution chain, from generation and grid connection through plant distribution networks to end-use loads, supporting projects that require the highest levels of engineering excellence and reliability.
Client Sector
🏭 High Reliability Industries
Examples include:
- Nuclear
- Power Generation
- Process Industries
- Marine
- Oil & Gas
- Military
- Other mission-critical industrial environments
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare electrical engineering deliverables, including:
- Requirements Specifications
- Electrical Load Lists
- Single-Line Diagrams
- Three-Line Diagrams
- Calculations
- Schematics
- Ensure all engineering deliverables are completed according to scope, budget, quality, and schedule requirements.
- Develop detailed procurement specifications for major electrical equipment, including:
- Main Transformers
- Switchgear
- Diesel Generators
- UPS Systems
- Collaborate with equipment manufacturers and suppliers throughout the procurement process.
- Support licensing and regulatory processes, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and requirements.
- Contribute to the design, analysis, procurement, and integration of electrical power systems across the entire electrical distribution chain.
- Participate in technical reviews, engineering studies, and multidisciplinary project activities.
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in high-reliability industries such as:
- Nuclear
- Power Generation
- Process Industries
- Marine
- Oil & Gas
- Military
- Similar industrial sectors
- Proven experience in Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) electrical power systems design.
- Strong experience in electrical studies, including:
- Load Flow Analysis
- Short-Circuit Studies
- Motor Starting Analysis
- Protection Coordination Studies
- Hands-on experience using ETAP or equivalent electrical system modeling and analysis tools.
- Proven experience in:
- Electrical system design
- System analysis
- Equipment procurement
- System integration
- Experience covering the full electrical power chain, from generation and grid connection through plant distribution systems to end-use loads.
- Strong knowledge of electrical engineering codes, regulations, and standards applicable in the United States and Canada.
- Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
- Fluent English communication skills.
Desired Professional Profile
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
We are looking for someone who can work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex engineering challenges, and maintain high standards in safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Key Soft Skills
- Resilience
- Teamwork
- Commitment
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Agile mindset
- Problem-solving skills
- Strong communication abilities
- Attention to detail
- Accountability and ownership
High-Priority Keywords (Must Have)
Electrical Power Systems, MV/LV, ETAP, Load Flow, Short Circuit Analysis, Protection Coordination, Power Distribution, Grid Connection, Switchgear, Transformer, UPS Systems, Diesel Generator, Electrical Design, Electrical Studies, High Reliability Industries, Nuclear, Power Generation, Oil & Gas, US Standards, Canadian Standards.
Knockout Questions
- Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering?
- Do you have 8+ years of experience in electrical power systems engineering?
- Have you worked in high-reliability industries such as Nuclear, Power, Oil & Gas, Marine, Military, or Process Industries?
- Do you have hands-on experience with ETAP (or equivalent)?
- Have you performed Load Flow, Short Circuit, Motor Starting, and Protection Coordination studies?
- Do you have experience with MV/LV electrical power systems design?
- Are you familiar with US and Canadian electrical codes and standards?
- Do you have Portuguese at C2 level and English at C1 level?
- Are you able to work in a hybrid model in Porto or Lisbon?
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