Power System Engineer

Professional | Full-Time | Engineering
Would you like to join our global team at Vestas Power Solutions as a Power System Engineer? You’ll solve modern power system phenomena, optimize electrical performance, and develop grid integration solutions to support Vestas’ position in the industry. If this opportunity excites you, keep on reading to find out more!

Power Solutions & Vestas Quality > Applications, Controls & Electrical > Power Plant Integration & Analysis

You will be part of a key area within Vestas Power Solutions by joining our Power System Integration department. In Power System Integration we focus on product development as our main focus to secure grid compliance of Vestas power plants. We are a global organization in very close interaction with the market, that involves various innovation and technology activities with our external partners.

The core products within Power System Integration include the electrical infrastructure design of Vestas power plants; the development of Vestas power plant controllers; electrical simulation models; design of advanced products and solutions for grid integration of Vestas plants. We build on the department's core competencies within Power Systems, Controls and Software Engineering.

Power Plant Integration and Analysis is a team within Power System Integration that's enthusiastic about product design and plant solutions to support Vestas' grid compliance, leveraging our grid analysis capabilities to tackle emerging grid phenomena and other grid integration challenges. We aim to deliver differentiated value-added grid integration plant products and solutions.

We value initiative, taking leadership and being motivated

Responsibilities
As a Power System Engineer in Power Plant Integration and Analysis, you will be part of a global team that deals with a variety of modern power system phenomena and grid integration challenges. You will be engaged to support Vestas in maintaining its position as an established name in grid integration. Your main responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Enhance advanced power plant solutions (e.g. grid forming; weak grid; HVDC connected) to enhance Vestas' grid support capabilities in the face of emerging grid challenges
• Conduct a variety of power system simulation analyses, from steady-state to dynamic simulations, in order to optimize the electrical performance and costs of Vestas' products
• Improve power plant design and optimize the electrical performance in regards to grid integration capabilities
• Participate in cross-functional teams, involving several engineering disciplines, developing power systems' control functionalities in electricity networks with high penetration levels of renewables
• Engage globally with Vestas' key external stakeholders, such as customers or transmission system operators, to develop value-added grid integration solutions that meet their needs.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or other relatable subjects
• A good knowledge of electrical plant integration into the grid and understanding of computational methods and steady-state, RMS and EMT-type models of all major electrical power system components and their control equipment comprising not only inverter-based generation but also synchronous generators, HVDC technologies, protection systems etc.
• Solid knowledge of power system simulation tools like PSCAD, PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory is beneficial
• Ideally you will have a bulk power system understanding and can relate to the challenges of operating a renewable-based power system
• Understand complex power system phenomena constraining the operation of modern power systems (e.g. harmonics, weak grids, sub-synchronous resonances)
• Have controller knowledge and ability to tune controllers for a variety of power system applications and are familiar with managing large power system dynamic models, conducting contingency and short-circuit analysis and with preforming protection coordination studies
• Programming and scripting skills will be advantageous (Python, Fortran, DPL, C)

Competencies
We see the ideal candidate having the following personality and competencies:

• Experienced in making simple solutions out of complex problems and delivering good results through yourself
• Able to perform in a fast-paced and complex business environment
• Plays well in multi-cultural team environment
• Have a structured and organized way of working
• Align with Vestas values of simplicity, collaboration, accountability, and passion
• Demonstrate proficiency in English language skills

What We Offer
We offer you a job opportunity in a truly global and fast-moving organisation with excellent opportunities for cross-disciplinary and personal development, where emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will benefit from working at a highly professional level and with a significant technical commitment in a very inspiring environment. You will be directly involved in driving the development of a core product and service, which is of utmost importance to our customers and the future of our planet.

We will offer you an attractive compensation and benefits package with a good work-life balance.

Additional Information
This position can be based out of our office in Aarhus, Denmark. Applications are handled on an ongoing basis. Please apply online with your letter of motivation and CV as soon as possible, but no later than May 30, 2024. For any additional information, please reach out to recruiter Vips Patel, [email protected]

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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 specialised 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 173 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 29,000 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.
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