Power System Engineer

Would you like to grow your skills and career in the fastest-growing and most innovative companies in the renewable energy sector globally?

Vestas R&D is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within Vestas R&D, you'll find our department, Electrical Models, as part of the Power Solution. In Power Solution, we are deeply engaged with the market while promoting innovation through collaborations, all with a primary focus on product development. Our core responsibilities include designing the electrical infrastructure for Vestas' renewable power plants, developing the Vestas Power Plant Controller, and creating Electrical Simulation Models for wind turbines and power plant controllers. This work leverages our department's knowledge in Power Systems, Control, and Software Engineering. Within Power Solution, Electrical Models specializes in crafting Electrical Simulation Models for Vestas' Wind Turbines and Power Plant Controllers. We highly prioritize initiative, leadership, and motivation in our team members.

Responsibilities

Joining our global team as a Power Systems Engineer in Electrical Models, your key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the utmost performance and quality of electrical simulation models for our wind turbines and plant controllers through careful development, testing, verification and validation procedures
• Working closely with colleagues in Porto and Denmark, as well as receiving input from Vestas' technical sales engineers and Transmission System Operators (TSOs) worldwide, to ensure our electrical simulation models meet global certification standards
• Engaging in engineering activities to optimize the development and validation processes of electrical simulation models

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in Power Systems steady-state analysis, including load flow and short-circuit analysis, as well as time domain and frequency domain modelling, and stability/transient analysis
• Fundamental software and programming skills, including familiarity with languages such as C, C++, Python, and experience with version control systems like Git
• Familiarity with at least one power systems simulation tool, such as Simulink, PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, or PSCAD
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Competencies

• Capability to devise straightforward solutions for intricate problems based on experience
• Exhibit good communication skills and adept stakeholder management capabilities
• Capability to attain goals individually and in partnership with colleagues
• Skilled networker, experienced in building and maintaining relationships across diverse global contexts
• Perform well when collaborating with others and easily adjust to various cultural contexts
• Approach work with a process-oriented mindset and maintain a structured approach
• Provide innovative guidance to their peers and surroundings

What we offer

We offer you a job in a truly global and rapidly evolving organization with great 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 high professional level and with a good technical commitment in a very inspiring environment. You will be actively involved in and support the development of a core product and service, which is of utmost importance to our customers. We will offer you an attractive compensation and benefits package with a good work-life balance.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 15 travel days per year.

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.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.