Projects Officer

Are you interested in the energy transition and overcoming the challenges it brings to the power sector? Are you keen to contribute to European research and innovation projects in the field of smart grid development? Then you might be our new colleague!

European Distribution System Operators (E.DSO), the Brussels-based association of leading electricity distribution system operators (DSOs), is looking for a new Projects Officer to join our team.

Purpose of the role

As part of the Technology and Innovation Team, the Projects Officer will support E.DSO’s participation in European-funded projects and contribute to the development of new project proposals. The role contributes to advancing the ambitions of our DSO members: ensuring resilient and robust distribution grids, promoting consumer empowerment, accelerating electrification, and supporting the integration of clean energy sources. In this position, you will work on a diverse range of tasks, including stakeholder engagement, regulatory and technical analysis, coordination of DSO activities, and proposal preparation, while gaining insight into key developments shaping electricity network innovation.

Key duties

The Projects Officer will support E.DSO and take the lead in:

• Performing research tasks on regulatory and technical topics related to our projects; drafting result reports; actively contributing and/or coordinating project meetings and activities.
• Working with the Projects Team Manager on proposals and their coordination, obtaining appropriate input from relevant E.DSO committees.
• Representing the interest of DSOs and ensuring the transfer of knowledge between our EU projects and the members and Committees of E.DSO.
• Disseminating project results through the organisation of webinars, drafting of articles and publications and contribution to conferences and events.
• Engaging with key stakeholders in the energy industry and policymakers; contributing to communication activities.
• Carrying out technical and financial project management tasks.
• Keeping the Projects Team Manager updated and bringing salient issues for his attention/decision.
• The Projects Officer may be assigned to assist one task force from the Technology & Knowledge Sharing Committee, depending on need and interest.

Required skills and experience

• Relevant Master’s degree (e.g. engineering, energy policy, law, or project management). A relevant Bachelor’s degree with significant experience may also be considered. Engineers are particularly encouraged to apply.
• 1–2 years of experience with EU-funded projects, particularly Horizon Europe. Experience with other programmes (e.g. Interreg, Digital Europe, LIFE) is an asset.
• Experience preparing and coordinating project proposals for competitive EU funding calls.
• Relevant experience in the electricity sector, with grids sector experience particularly advantageous.
• Proven interest and understanding of topics related to the energy transition, including digitalisation, electrification, and customer empowerment.
• Strong team spirit and ability to work in an international environment.
• Proactive, organised and capable of taking initiative as part of a small team where every member is essential
• Great communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

What we offer

• A full time, open-end contract (CDI).
• Competitive benefits package, including group insurances (including pension plan), supplemental health insurances and other benefits.
• Support for professional development with opportunities for training and growth.
• Structural telework options to support a flexible work-life balance.
• Multicultural environment among colleagues with diverse professional backgrounds.

How to apply

To apply for this position please send your CV and a cover letter in English to ricardo.henriques@edsoforsmartgrids.eu with the subject heading “Projects Officer Application – [Your Name, Surname]”. This will be a rolling application process, so candidates will be selected and interviewed as applications arrive. The ideal starting date for the selected candidate is April 2026.

E.DSO is an equal-opportunity and family-friendly employer. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. Women in STEM and candidates from non-traditional backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply.