About this role
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 Systems Integration Module in Product Applications & Controls R&D. In Power Systems Integration, 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 draws on our department's technical knowledge of Power Systems, Control, and Software Engineering.
Within Power Systems Integration, 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 rigorous 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
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BSc or MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field
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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
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Fundamental software and programming skills, including familiarity with languages such as C, C++, Python, and experience with version control systems like Git
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Familiarity with at least one power systems simulation tool, such as Simulink, PSS/E, DigSilent PowerFactory, or PSCAD
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Fluency in English (written and spoken)
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Competencies
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Capability to devise straightforward solutions for intricate problems based on experience
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Exhibit good communication skills and adept stakeholder management capabilities
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Capability to attain goals individually and in partnership with colleagues
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Skilled networker, experienced in building and maintaining relationships across diverse global contexts
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Perform well when collaborating with others and easily adjust to various cultural contexts
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Approach work with a process-oriented mindset and maintain a structured approach
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Provide innovative guidance to their peers and surroundings
What we offer
We offer you a job in a true 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 directly involved and direct the development of a core product and service, which is of outmost 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.
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 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.