Lead Engineer, Power Plant Solutions

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 of 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 beneficial

• Effectively contribute to the scoping, technical value engineering and technical contracting from the electrical and grid side, and being a part of the 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.
• 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 for 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, keep 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.