Electrical LEAD Engineer

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

• Category: Electrical Engineering

Description

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Ready to advance your skills? Join Vestas. You'll be a key part of our forward-thinking team, contributing to new renewable energy solutions. 

Vestas Technology & Operations > Frontend Engineering & Technology > Grid Solutions 

MED Grid Solutions is the department accountable for value engineering, contractual risk management, implementation & product management on grid connection, grid compliance & plant control solutions in Vestas power plants along the full project value chain (Development, Sales, Construction and Service stages) in Mediterranean Region, including South & Eastern European, African, Middle Eastern countries.

Responsibilities

• Wind Grid Connection Codes scouting & interpretations and pro-active communication with Transmission & Distribution System Operators in Eastern EU countries with special focus on Romania and Bulgaria
• Input Grid related market requirements to Vestas R&D ensuring future compliance and competitiveness of Grid offerings
• Provide technical support to the Sales Dept. during contract negotiation and bid definition in relation to electrical and grid requirements to comply with the applicable standards and technical specifications of the customer
• Participation in team selling approach and building value in each individual project and different customer profiles and conducting technical reviews of the customers' tender documentation and related risk mitigation on project specific basis
• Optimize business cases and lead value engineering initiatives for Grid offerings and prepare technical contractual Annex
• Provide technical support to the project implementation and commissioning in relation to electrical and grid requirements specific to the project, and to the design, implementation and testing of wind power plant control solutions
• Provide technical support to customers, contractors, grid operators & utilities, in relation to wind power technology performance and capabilities to ensure their integration into plant design and system interconnection

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in grid connection of wind power plants from the Wind Industry or from System Operators (e.g. TRANSELECTRICA)
• Knowledge about wind power technology (electrical design and control of WTGs and PPC)
• Knowledge about TRANSELECTRICA grid connection code requirements
• Knowledge about HV, MV equipment and Substation design and power system stability, control and analysis
• Knowledge about electrical simulation SW like Power Factory, PSCAD, or open modelling libraries and tools will be beneficial
• Knowledge of Energy Market in Romania
• Fluent in the English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Ability to work with no supervision with an international team and to establish good team working relations is essential
• Ability to rearrange and shift priorities in a changing situation
• You need to communicate and present well, feeling sure when talking to and presenting to external stakeholders, such as customers and grid operators
• Good technical skills with a focus on creative solutions and motivation to meet customer needs
• Ability to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
• Highly structured and well organized
• Good travel disposition (about 15% of time) in support of customer needs and overall business objectives in MED area

What we offer 

You have the opportunity to develop your career within a major company that prioritizes sustainable energy solutions. You will be an integrated part of MED Grid Solutions team, valuing professionalism but also a casual atmosphere. Our team of skilled colleagues comes from different cultures and works together on wind energy and grid connections. We have a good atmosphere within the department, and everyone is always prepared to help when needed. You will have good opportunities for professional and personal development in a global corporate company within a very intriguing industry - working as a Grid Engineer opens career paths both in Sales and Engineering within Vestas. 

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Bucharest, Romania.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis; therefore, early applications are encouraged. To apply for this opportunity please submit your CV in English. Please note: We reserve the right to amend or withdraw this job posting at any time.

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DEIB Statement 

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas 

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialized in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. 

Company

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Vestas

Since Vestas was established in 1979, we have been solely committed to harvesting the potential wind holds for our planet’s energy supply, which has made us the market leader within wind with more than 60GW installed to date. We intend to continue down the path of 100% dedication to wind, and in order to fulfil our vision we want to have the strongest brand in the industry, have best in class margins, be the market leader measured by volume and bring wind on par with coal and gas.

Vestas’ new corporate strategy “Profitable Growth for Vestas” builds on the solid foundation of the successfully completed two-year turnaround and outlines the strategic objectives and initiatives for the mid-term (3-5 years) which will take Vestas steps closer to the realization of the vision. The turnaround has created a strong foundation for future growth, enabling Vestas to control the things we can control and to react flexibly to those we can’t.

Vestas’ organisation is structured on seven key pillars representing all key disciplines of the company and all employees. These seven key pillars are headed by the eight members of the Executive Committee, which ensures the well-functioning of the company as well as Vestas’ overall performance.

As a structurally lean organisation,  Vestas has offices in 24 countries and five strong regional sales business units in Northern Europe, Central Europe, Americas, Mediterranean, and Asia Pacific & China.