Engineer / Specialist, Power Plant Solutions - Electrical & Grid

at  Vestas

QUALIFICATIONS

As an ideal candidate, you are expected to have:

• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems including 5+ years’ experience in a similar position
• Significant knowledge of regulatory electrical requirements and grid codes; it would be particularly beneficial to have knowledge of grid code requirements in Germany.
• Knowledge in power system analyses and studies (steady state and transient studies such as short circuit, load flow, FRT, power quality)
• Knowledge in power system simulation software such as DIgSILENT/PSCAD/PSSE
• Knowledge about HV/MV of (offshore) WTG equipment, wider offshore power plant electrical components and power systems
• Knowledge of industrial automation and networks, PLC hardware, SCADA systems and communication interfaces is beneficial

With a focus on the electrical project configuration and compliance with requirements from customers and grid transmission operators, you will:

• Ensure timely responses to customer enquiries, research and prepare clarifications and deviations to tenders. Build relationships with the key functional counterparts in your customers’ organization.
• Take ownership of relevant parts of technical risk assessment & mitigation during the sales phase and own the relevant technical annexes and contract schedules.
• Collect relevant electrical data and customer/site/grid requirements for project grid integration studies, in collaboration with SMEs from R&D and product developmen

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your responsibilities will be to effectively contribute to the scoping, technical value engineering and technical contracting from the electrical and grid side, contributing to technical negotiations as an active member of the Technical Sales team on offshore wind projects in Northern and Central Europe.

With a focus on the electrical project configuration and compliance with requirements from customers and grid transmission operators, you will:

• Ensure timely responses to customer enquiries, research and prepare clarifications and deviations to tenders. Build relationships with the key functional counterparts in your customers’ organization.
• Take ownership of relevant parts of technical risk assessment & mitigation during the sales phase and own the relevant technical annexes and contract schedules.
• Collect relevant electrical data and customer/site/grid requirements for project grid integration studies, in collaboration with SMEs from R&D and product development

Beyond the Sales phase, you will collaborate closely with the Customer Project Execution teams during the Construction and Commissioning phases, supporting electrical simulation/grid study phases, preparing grid compliance test protocols (plans and procedures), and supporting during test execution.

• You will hold technical meetings with customers, contractors, grid operators & utilities and certification bodies, keeping a continuous track of the local rules & legislation, effectively engage with system operators, and participate in working groups.
• Work closely with Product Strategy & Product Management functions, ensuring the necessary feedback to enable future products and solutions which meet customer expectations and market requirements