System Engineer – Virtual Power Plant

Free2Move eSolutions
), a Stellantis company ) ready to become an international leader in the design, manufacture and supply of
e-mobility products and services
, is looking for a
System Engineer
with strong technical expertise and systems-level understanding of distributed energy resources (DER), Virtual Power Plants (VPPs), and Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) with Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capability.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for
designing, integrating, and managing control systems
that connect EV charging infrastructure, local controllers, and energy management platforms into aggregated VPP frameworks.

This role requires a combination of
electrical engineering, embedded systems, communication protocols, and project coordination skills
.

Key Responsibilities:

1. System Design & Integration

• Lead system architecture and technical design for
  VPP and EVSE/V2G
  integration projects.
• Develop and maintain
  system-level documentation
  , including interface control documents, network topology, and control logic flow.
• Design
  local control systems
  for EVSE with V2G capability (AC and/or DC), ensuring compliance with grid and safety standards.
• Support
  firmware and software integration
  between local controllers, cloud platforms, and utility interfaces.
• Evaluate and select suitable communication protocols (e.g., OCPP , Modbus, IEC 61850, MQTT, IEEE

2. Project Management & Coordination

• Collaborate with
  cross-functional teams
  (hardware, firmware, software, grid operators, OEMs) to ensure timely and technically compliant delivery.
• Participate in
  system validation, testing, and commissioning
  at lab and field levels.
• Manage project milestones, technical documentation, and customer deliverables.
• Liaise with
  utilities, aggregators, and technology partners
  to align integration requirements.

3. Research & Development

• Support the development of
  next-generation AC V2G EVSE
  hardware and control algorithms.
• Contribute to R&D efforts related to
  grid services
  , such as frequency regulation, demand response, and energy optimization.
• Stay updated on
  industry standards and certification requirements
  (e.g., ISO 15118, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, EN

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in
  Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering
  .

Technical Skills:

• Strong understanding of
  power systems
  ,
  DER integration
  , and
  V2G concepts
  .
• Experience in
  control systems
  and
  embedded systems development
  .
• Proficiency with
  PLC/RTU systems
  , microcontrollers, or industrial automation environments.
• Familiarity with
  energy management systems
  ,
  cloud-based IoT architectures
  , and
  data analytics
  for energy applications.
• Experience working with
  OCPP
  ,
  ISO 15118
  , and
  IEC 61850
  communication protocols.
• Knowledge of
  AC power electronics
  , grid interconnection standards, and
  charging station hardware
  .
• Nice to have programming capabilities in simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar).

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills. Fluent Italian and English (French can be a plus)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in
  multidisciplinary engineering teams
  .
• Self-motivated with a
  hands-on approach
  to prototyping and testing.
• Project management experience is a strong plus (e.g., Agile or PMP practices).

Objectives of the Role (First 12 Months):

1. Lead system integration
   for at least one pilot VPP–EVSE project, ensuring interoperability between EV chargers and the VPP platform.
2. Develop and validate a
   local controller prototype
   for V2G AC chargers with grid service capability.
3. Support certification and compliance testing for the company's
   AC V2G EVSE
   product line.
4. Establish technical documentation and design guidelines for scalable deployment of VPP-ready EVSE systems.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with
  DERMS
  ,
  SCADA
  , or
  energy aggregation platforms
  .
• Hands-on work with
  EVSE firmware
  or
  controller development
  .
• Exposure to
  utility grid operations
  ,
  smart grid
  , or
  renewable integration projects
  .
• Familiarity with
  cybersecurity standards
  in energy systems (IEC 62443, ISO

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge
  smart grid and e-mobility
  solutions.
• Work with an international (Italy, France, US), multidisciplinary team of innovators.
• Professional development opportunities.