Company DescriptionVeolia is a general leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. An expert in water, energy, and waste management, the Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution and resource regeneration to support communities and industries in their ecological transformation.
About VeoliaAmbitious graduates and young professionals: Ready to challenge yourself and accelerate your career growth? Launch your international journey with a world leader in ecological transformation! Your passport to a thrilling career awaits. Join us and make a global impact!
The VIE/PANGEO program offers you:
Highly sought‑after international expertise
Innovative and sustainable projects
Multicultural teamwork
Worldwide networking
Job DescriptionThe VIE will join Veolia Engineering & Consulting's Spanish team in Madrid. He/She will contribute to the development of energy studies and modelling projects related to power systems and energy transition in developing countries.
Our Spanish subsidiary is a consulting firm specializing in the long‑term development and climate impacts of global power, natural gas, and water infrastructure. The company brings together expertise in economics, finance, law, data analytics, electrical and power engineering, and energy systems.
Main responsibilities include:
Contributing to
energy trajectory modelling
to analyse long‑term energy system evolution and optimisation of portfolio planning
Participation in medium/long term power sector planning, contributing to develop optimisation/dispatch models of electricity systems to assess the investments and operational costs associated with different generation or transmission expansion options,
using Optgen‑SDDP tools.
Contributing to optimisation studies for the technical evaluation of
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
and studying the economical profitability of such assets on electricity systems.
Participating in
modeling studies of electrical transmission and distribution networks
using
DigSilent PowerFactory .
Participating in
modernisation programs
for electrical systems and the deployment of
smart grid technologies .
Supporting
data analysis and visualisation
through tools such as
Power BI, Excel, or programming languages (Python, etc.).
Supporting
diagnostic missions
on analysis of public transmission / distribution networks in international contexts.
Contributing to the
preparation of technical proposals
in response to international tenders.
Collaborating with Veolia teams and international clients on projects funded by
international financial institutions
(World Bank, EBRD, Development Agencies, etc.) across
Africa, Europe, South America, and the Caribbean .
The VIE will be required to
travel internationally
as part of consulting missions and project execution (up to a maximum of one week per month on average).
QualificationsEducational background:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) from an engineering school with a specialization in energy and a good understanding of the energy markets.
Previous experience:
1 year of prior experience (internship or professional) in the energy or power systems sector. A first international experience would be appreciated.
Skills
Solid academic knowledge of electricity production and distribution systems (interconnected networks and decentralised infrastructures).
Experience with power dispatch tools (SDDP, Plexos or equivalent) and/or network modelling tools (PowerFactory or equivalent) would be a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, familiarity with Google Suite, and interest in data analysis and visualisation tools (Power BI, Python, etc.).
LanguagesFluent in English, good level in Spanish, and French (mandatory).
Additional InformationBe part of a forward‑thinking team focused on ecological transformation. Work with global experts in water treatment and contribute to environmental sustainability. If you join us, you join a company that values knowledge sharing and personal development but most importantly you join a company where we pride ourselves on our friendly, open and collaborative atmosphere.
We can offer you freedom in return for responsibility. We are convinced that the right person for this job will have an exciting future! This role offers potential for future growth into various positions for the right candidate.
LocationMadrid, Spain
Duration18 months (subject to renewal up to 24 months)
Remuneration2 467,31 € net/month (according to the rates of October 2025)
Benefits30 days' leave per 12 months / Tax‑free / French pension contribution
As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.
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📌 Vie/Pangeo - Energy Modeling Project Engineer M/W - €2.467 A Month (Madrid)
🏢 Veolia
📍 Madrid