Are you motivated to play an active part in Europe’s clean and digital transition? smartEn is recruiting a Smart Grids  Officer to strengthen our cooperation with System Operators and drive a digitally-enabled, consumer-centric energy  system.

We are the European business association integrating the consumer-driven solutions for the clean energy transition – creating opportunities for every home, car and business to support a more variable energy system. Our 100 member companies are offering smart and digital solutions to transform consumers from passive to active energy players and  contribute to the cost-effective decarbonisation by unleashing their demand-side flexibility.

You will be part of a young, dynamic international team in the EU area in Brussels. You will work in strong cooperation  with our Policy and Research teams.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor legislative developments, contribute to shape policy recommendations and advocacy efforts to promote  demand-side flexibility in the Ten-Year Network Development Plans (TYNDP), European Resource Adequacy  Assessments (ERAA) and relevant network codes, guidelines and implementing acts on grid connections, data  interoperability and cybersecurity;


• Monitor and coordinate advocacy activities for the establishment of a consumer-centric European Energy Data  Space;


• Contribute to dedicated smartEn working groups to update members on crucial EU initiatives impacting their  businesses, stimulate discussions, negotiate and draft policy recommendations in different formats; - Cooperate with relevant European organisations of System Operators (e.g. ENTSO-E, EU DSO, GEODE, E.DSO,  Eurelectric and CEDEC) and Regulatory Authorities (e.g. ACER and CEER), in collaboration with members  representing smartEn in dedicated working groups.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in energy, digitalisation in the energy sector, energy economics or  related field;


• At least 2 years of professional experience in digitalisation of energy and/or with System Operators;


• Good understanding of the EU energy system, notably its increasing decentralisation and digitalisation, and impacts  on the modus operandi of System Operators;


• Analytical, attentive to details, curious, pragmatic and flexible attitude;


• Capacity to translate technical knowledge into clear messages;


• Fluency in written and spoken English required, other European languages are an asset;


• High motivation in playing an active part in the clean and digital transition;


• European citizenship/EU working permit.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A meaningful job in a dynamic and innovative business organisation driving decarbonisation through consumer  empowerment;


• A highly motivated and cooperative team, interaction with an engaged membership;


• Room for creativity and initiative;


• A full-time contract with possibility for a professional growth.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

smartEn is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to the team. If you are inspired by the position,  please apply with a CV and motivation letter including your salary expectations in gross annual terms (13,92 months) to michael.villa@smarten.eu. Please quote “Application Smart Grids Officer” as a subject when submitting your  application. The vacancy will remain open until the best candidate is identified - no specific deadline for applications is  set.

We regret that we will only be able to reply to candidates who have been short-listed for interviews. We thank you for your understanding.