Lead Electrical Engineer

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > VPS Region NCE > Technical Office Poland and Baltics

Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within Vestas Power Solutions (VPS), you'll find our department, Technical Sales Management - Onshore East and Development - Poland & Baltics, as part of VPS Region NCE.

In our department, we oversee technical contracting, value engineering, customization, execution, regional product market requirements, product integrity management, and grid compliance.

This position is within the NCE Power Plant Solutions team, which comprises international electrical engineers. It falls under VPS Region NCE and Technical Sales Management Poland & Baltics, where we support the organization in delivering solutions to customers across Northern, Central, and Eastern Europe (NCE) with a focus on Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, as well as Project Development across NCE.

Responsibilities

As an Electrical Engineer in the NCE Power Plant Solutions team, your main responsibilities will include:

• Liaising with Transmission/Distribution System Operators, assessing compliance with Grid Codes and other grid relevant requirements, and supplying Grid related market requirements to Vestas' R&D ensure future compliance and efficiency of Plant offerings
• Contributing to the technical value engineering of customer renewable energy projects, collaborating with the Sales team's experts in their respective fields
• Ensuring compliance with electrical project configuration and requirements from customers and grid transmission operators. This involves timely responses to customer inquiries, preparing clarifications and deviations for tenders
• Taking ownership of relevant technical risk assessment and mitigation during the Value Engineering/Negotiation phase, including the management of technical annexes and contract schedules
• Gathering electrical data and customer/site/grid requirements for project grid integration studies and initiating Electrical Pre-Design (EPD) studies
• Reviewing and evaluating EPD study reports, supporting customers in optimizing projects based on the study results
• Providing technical support beyond the Sales phase, assisting in the Construction and Commissioning phases, preparing grid compliance test protocols, and supporting during test execution

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a similar position, with a good understanding of regulatory requirements, grid codes and grid compliance testing procedures
• Proficiency in power system evaluations and studies, including steady state and transient studies such as short circuit, load flow, FRT, and power quality
• Familiarity with power system simulation software such as DIgSILENT, PSCAD, or PSSE
• Comprehensive knowledge of WTG HV, MV equipment, and substation equipment, with a good understanding of primary and secondary systems
• Understanding of industrial automation and networks, along with experience with PLC hardware, SCADA systems, and communication interfaces (beneficial)
• Project management experience within the wind industry is beneficial
• High proficiency in Polish and English, both spoken and written. Additional Eastern European languages will be beneficial

Competencies

• A results-oriented and customer-focused mindset, capable of working efficiently with mínimal supervision, and collaborating seamlessly within an international team across various technical and commercial functions
• Communication and presentation skills; ease in talking with internal (product management and research and development teams) and external stakeholders (customers, grid operators)
• Good organizational abilities and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Highly structured and well-organized
• Ability to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholders

What We Offer

We provide a collaborative workplace with ample opportunities for professional and personal growth in an inspiring, international environment as part of a leading global wind turbine manufacturer. Joining us means being at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions and contributing to the green energy transition through innovative solutions. You will work alongside skilled and enthusiastic colleagues who share an interest in wind energy, providing a positive atmosphere within the department. This role offers a chance to build a career within a global company in an exciting industry. As an Electrical Engineer, you can explore career paths in Technical Sales and Engineering within Vestas.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

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