Professional | Full-Time | Engineering
Are you enthusiastic about technology and Wind Energy?
Join Vestas, a growing wind energy company and contribute to the energy transition.
Power Solutions / Product Strategy & Technical Sales / Power Plant Solutions MED
MED Power Plant Solutions is the department accountable for value engineering, contractual risk management, execution & product management on grid connection & plant control solutions in Vestas power plants along the full project value chain (Development, Sales, Construction and Service stages) in Mediterranean Region, including South European, African, Middle Eastern countries.
Responsibilities
You will in charge of:
- Grid Connection Codes scouting & interpretations and pro-active communication with Transmission & Distribution System Operators in French speakers' countries with special focus on France
- Input Grid related market requirements to Vestas R&D ensuring future compliance and efficiency of Plant offerings
- Deliver technical support to Sales Dept. during contract negotiation and bid definition in relation to electrical and grid requirements in order 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
- Technical review of the customers' tender documentation and related risk mitigation on project specific basis
- Drive business case optimization and value engineering initiatives for Grid Plant offerings
- Contractual Annex preparation
- Deliver technical support to the project execution and commissioning in relation to electrical and grid requirements specific of the project, and to the design, implementation and testing of wind power plant control solutions
- Deliver 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.
Qualification
- M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
- 2+ years of relevant work experience on grid connection of wind power plants from Wind Industry or from System Operators (like RTE and ENEDIS)
- Knowledge about wind power technology (electrical design and control of WTGs and PPC)
- Knowledge about RTE & ENEDIS grid connection code requirements, HV, MV equipment and Substation design, power system stability, control and analysis
- Knowledge about electrical simulation SW like Power Factory, PSCAD, or open modelling libraries and tools
- Knowledge about Energy Market in France
- French & English language, both written and spoken.
Competencies
- Ability to work with no supervision with an international team and to establish good team working relations is essential
- Advanced communication and presentation skills to external stakeholders (customers, grid operators, conferences)
- Advanced technical skills with emphasis in problem solving
- Ability to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
- Creative solution finding and high degree of motivation to satisfy customer needs
- Effective collaboration skills
- Highly structured and well organized
- Good travel disposition (about 15% of time) in support of customer needs and overall business objectives in MED area
We offer
We are a creative, multi-cultural, international team of skilled and committed colleagues who are all enthusiastic about wind energy and grid connections. We have a good atmosphere within the department, and everyone is always prepared to assist out when needed. You will have good opportunities for professional and personal development in a global corporate company within a very exciting industry - Working as a Grid Engineer opens career paths both in Sales and Engineering within Vestas
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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.
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.
