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CorPower Ocean

Grid Connection Engineer - Wave Energy

Join CorPower Ocean in Stockholm as a Grid Connection Engineer to lead grid compliance for wave energy projects. Drive innovative grid integration, collaborate with stakeholders, and enjoy benefits like stock options and six weeks paid vacation.
CorPower Ocean
CorPower Ocean Stockholm, Sweden On-site Full time UTC+01:00

CorPower Ocean

Company Overview

CorPower Ocean AB

Stockholm, Sweden

2009

Approximately 80 employees (source: andersnord.com). No public revenue disclosures for 2023 or later.

What They Do

CorPower Ocean focuses exclusively on wave energy technology, developing point absorber wave energy converters (WECs) that harness ocean waves as the world's largest untapped renewable source. Their technology delivers over five times more electricity per tonne of equipment than prior state-of-the-art systems (source: corpowerocean.com). The core products include CorPack modular clusters with capacities ranging from 10-30 MW, which comprise WECs, moorings, anchors, intra-array cables, floating collection hubs, and electrical systems. These are designed for scalable utility-scale wave farms, utilizing a heart-inspired pumping principle with pre-tensioned WaveSpring for phase control, allowing for high efficiency in normal waves and survivability during storms (source: corpowerocean.com).

CorPower's services span the entire project lifecycle, starting from Stage 1 Opportunity Assessment, which includes yield analysis, conceptual design, and cost estimation, to Stage 2 Project Development involving detailed design and finance, and finally Stage 3 Project Delivery, which encompasses manufacturing and installation (source: corpowerocean.com). Their target markets are primarily coastal regions, where they aim to complement existing wind and solar energy sources with stable output, catering to developers, utilities, and governments seeking 24/7 clean energy solutions. Key differentiators include their lightweight composite design and the world's largest 7.2 MW dry-test facility located in Stockholm, which is used for simulated global wave testing (source: corpowerocean.com).

Projects & Track Record

CorPower Ocean has completed notable projects such as the 1:2 scale C3 prototype, which was deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, between 2018 and 2019. This project successfully demonstrated the performance and survivability of their technology. More recently, in September 2023, they installed the first commercial-scale C4 device at Aguçadoura in northern Portugal, which generated electricity in regular sea conditions and survived harsh weather, subsequently being recovered for upgrades before redeployment (source: wikipedia.org). Ongoing major projects include the HiWave-5 demonstration in Portugal, which is supported by a 7.3 million EUR investment from AICEP, and the development of next-generation type-certified devices aimed at bankable farms (source: corpowerocean.com). Their geographic presence spans Sweden, Portugal, Scotland, and Norway, emphasizing local job creation through modular CorPacks for global coastal rollout (source: corpowerocean.com).

Recent Developments

In 2023, CorPower Ocean achieved a significant milestone by deploying and operating the commercial-scale C4 WEC in Aguçadoura, validating both its survivability and electricity generation capabilities. Following this, the device was recovered for maintenance and upgrades, while the company pursued prototype certification (source: eicscalingclub.eu). They are also advancing next-generation devices toward type certification for commercial viability and continuing the execution of the HiWave-5 project (source: corpowerocean.com). In the recently concluded COMPACT project, CorPower partnered with OPS Solutions to develop and test a lightweight composite pre-tension cylinder prototype, targeting PED certification at 900 bar pressure to reduce costs and mass (source: corpowerocean.com). The company has not reported any major acquisitions or mergers, but they continue to grow their team, which now consists of approximately 80 employees (source: eicscalingclub.eu).

Working There

CorPower Ocean offers a variety of roles spanning engineering disciplines such as hydrodynamics, power take-off (PTO), composites, marine operations, machinery integration, and project management. The team, which has grown to approximately 80 employees from 20 different countries, is characterized by a culture that emphasizes courageous problem-solving and diligence in physics-based testing (source: eicscalingclub.eu). Hiring occurs at their Stockholm headquarters, as well as in Viana do Castelo, Oslo, and Stromness, reflecting their diverse operational needs (source: wikipedia.org). The company promotes a mission-driven environment that attracts global talent, with a focus on innovation and practical solutions to complex challenges in wave energy technology (source: corpowerocean.com). While specific employee benefits are not documented, their careers page invites potential candidates to join their mission to "power the planet" alongside partners like EIT InnoEnergy (source: corpowerocean.com).

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Job Description

With Wave Energy as a new renewable source on today's grid, you'd be working in the electrical team to ensure the Wave Energy Converter (WEC) and Wave Farm are compliant with applicable grid codes for various farm capacities starting from <1MW to ~100 MW and more.

You'd be ensuring relevant grid functionalities are assessed and translated into technical requirements; own specification, selection and operation of the grid converter; perform power system studies and integrate grid functionalities across various power and control systems (WEC and farm-level) in CorPower's technology.

The plugging in of a brand-new utility-scale renewable source in the grid hasn't happened often before. So, we're looking for an innovative and driven electrical engineer who would drive the grid connection journey of utility-scale wave energy for years to come!

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical side of grid connection feasibility, concept and FEED studies on WEC, array and farm levels, including upcoming commercial wave farm projects
  • Act as technical interface towards DSO/TSO, certification and testing bodies and other external stakeholders
  • Own grid-side converter and WEC-level functional requirements including functionalities across active power control, reactive power control, voltage and frequency support and fault-ride-through in relation to applicable grid codes
  • Translate and implement grid code requirements into overall WEC electrical design, converter control requirements, protection limits and SCADA and setpoint interfaces
  • Ensure grid-side converter requirements are captured in technical specifications, supplier contracts and FAT procedures
  • Own compliance with EU RfG, its national implementations and all relevant local grid codes, standards and requirements from a technical standpoint
  • Lead technical discussions with stakeholders for staged compliance programmes, post-deployment commissioning and reporting
  • Maintain grid compliance matrix against converter functions and verification methods (simulation, test, field evidence)
  • Develop or coordinate RMS, EMT and other power system models for WEC, array and farm level
  • Validate models against testing requirements and deliver models to DSO/TSO and certification bodies
  • Define grid-side converter compliance strategies across standalone test rigs and in-ocean testing across WEC, array and farm levels
  • Support test campaigns by working with internal testing teams and external stakeholders
  • Contribute to type and project certification with regards to grid connection and compliance

Qualifications and skills

  • MSc or PhD degree in electrical engineering, power systems or power electronics
  • Minimum of 8 years of power systems or grid connection experience in wind, solar, BESS or similar industries
  • Strong experience within grid compliance related electrical design of renewable energy sources
  • Strong understanding of grid compliance domain on European level and principles of its technical implementation
  • Strong understanding of grid compliance testing from technical perspective
  • Prior experience with grid-side converter controls, power quality and associated control systems
  • Prior experience with technical engineering towards grid compliance certification on equipment, turbine, plant levels or similar is meritable
  • Practical experience with PowerFactory, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink at least in a limited capacity is expected
  • Prior involvement in first-of-a-kind or prototype grid connection is highly desirable

As a person

  • You are striving for excellence, put quality into everything you do
  • You are self-motivated and love to optimise your time
  • You always search for the most sustainable and simple solutions to difficult problems
  • You love to learn new things, and take pride in constantly developing your skills
  • You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach pioneering goals
  • You see your tasks through to completion
  • You are comfortable in presenting your solutions internally and externally
  • You are data driven and strive to always back your points with a solid analysis

CorPower Ocean has a diverse team with many nationalities and backgrounds, all working towards the same goal: To Power the Planet with clean energy from ocean waves.

Why join us?

  • Our mission

    To bring competitive wave energy technology to the world, unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of renewable energy by harnessing the natural power of the oceans.

    To solve a challenge that no one else has cracked before, whilst tackling climate change and achieving a sustainable low-carbon future.

  • Your impact

    Team members are given a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, combined with great personal responsibility. You will have the chance to face technical and commercial challenges that are complex to solve, cutting-edge and highly inspiring.

  • Your wellbeing

    We try and encourage a fun and intellectually stimulating work environment here at CorPower Ocean. Throughout the journey we share the highs and lows together, which brings us all closer together!

  • Your benefits

    We offer an attractive package including: competitive base salary, stock options, health & wellbeing support, pension plan, health insurance, and six weeks of paid vacation.

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About the role

March 23, 2026

Full time

Company

March 23, 2026

On-site

Tidal and Wave Energy

CorPower Ocean

corpowerocean.com

  •  Stockholm, Sweden

Minimum of 8 years

UTC+01:00

Tags

Grid Connection · Ocean Energy · Utility-Scale Solar · Electrical Engineering