Electrical Engineer

Wind, it means the world to us. What does it mean for you?Vestas Technology & Operations > Product Line ONS > Grid SolutionsVestas Mediterranean "Grid Solutions" is the department accountable for value engineering, contractual risk management, execution & product management on grid connection, grid compliance & plant control solutions in Vestas's power plants along the full project value chain (Development, Sales, Construction and Service stages) in the Mediterranean Region, including South & East European, African, and Middle Eastern countries."Vestas Development" is a Grid Solutions' key stakeholder. "Vestas Development" is a business unit within Vestas, dedicated to expanding the business by originating and developing new wind projects globally.
The department operates through in-house resources and strategic partnerships, supporting Vestas' broader turbine business.
This position is focused on supporting Projects Development in MED markets with special focus on Italy and Spain.
ResponsibilitiesGrid Connection Application procedures scouting & interpretations and regular engagement with System Operators in MED market area (with focus on Italy & Spain)Collection of transmission grid atlas in MED market area (with focus on Italy & Spain), including intel gathering and market analysisDevelopment in cooperation with Vestas R&D and standardization of new tools for electrical/grid support to Projects DevelopmentTechnical meetings with consultants, contractors, grid operators & utilities, customersProviding direct support to Projects Development team in respect of grid capacity identification, grid connection application and preliminary electrical design management with focus on adding value to and managing risk for the business:1. Grid Capacity Identification:Scanning Grid Capacity availability from System Operators regularly, including competition surveillance (Spain)Technical consultants' coordination to prepare "preliminary studies" for identification of areas where grid capacity is available and related network constraints to connect wind projects and carefully review themGrid Capacity Tenders assessment & technical solution proposals (Spain)"eBoP conceptual design" definition and technical feasibility assessmentGathering reference prices for eBoP equipment to estimate eBoP CAPEX2. Grid Connection Application:Technical consultants' coordination to prepare technical documentation for grid connection application (e.g., STMG in Italy) and review it carefullySupporting the project development team in technical matters to be addressed to System Operators during the grid connection applicationGrid connection applications status and recurrent follow-upsNegotiate grid technical requirements and preparation of contract documents to secure necessary grid agreements3. Preliminary Electrical Design management:Coordinating technical consultants in the preparation of the "Preliminary Electrical Design" (e.g. substation/collection system / electrical equipment sizing calculations and specifications/drawings), related design interfaces (e.g. electrical / SCADA / civil) and related Bill of MaterialPreparing and reviewing single line diagrams, layouts, schemes of measurements, controls and protection systemsDesign and negotiate "Shared Infrastructure Agreements" with other developers, together with the respective Project ManagerEngaging a Grid Engineer to ensure that the designed grid connection solution complies with Grid Connection Performance RequirementsCoordinate and support activities with the internal stakeholders on electrical simulation studies to define the wind power plant performance (electrical losses, grid code compliance) according to site-specific grid conditions and requirementsQualificationsM.
Sc. or B.
Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power SystemsAt least 3+ years of experience in a similar position from RES project developers or TERNA (Italian TSO) grid connection teamKnowledge about grid connection applications and related requirements for RES power generationKnowledge about HV and MV equipmentProficient Italian and English language skills, both written and spokenCompetenciesAbility to work with no supervision with an international team Team spiritSolid collaboration skillsAbility to reallocate and adjust priorities in response to shifting prioritiesEffective communication and presentation skillsAbility to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholdersAbility to network and interact with Grid OperatorsAbility to suggest alternative (more cost-effective) grid connection solutionsWhat

We Offer
We offer an opportunity to grow and to be part of a large multinational organization pursuing the vision of being a top company in sustainable energy solutions.
You will be incorporated in Vestas Mediterranean "Grid Solutions" team, valuing professionalism but also a casual atmosphere, and you will be embedded in the "Vestas Development" team, working in the permitting workstreams, and cooperating with other depar