Electrical Engineer

ph3Electrical Engineer
- Projects Development /h3 pPosted 26 August *
* /p pRequisition ID **
* /p pLocation(s): Roma, Rome, IT, 187 /p pWork experience Professional /p pType of position Full-Time /p pJob Family Engineering /p pbWind, it means the world to us.
What does it mean for you?
/b /p pbVestas Technology Operations Product Line ONS Grid Solutions /b /p pVestas 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.
/p p"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.
/p pThe department operates through in-house resources and strategic partnerships, supporting Vestas' broader turbine business.
/p pThis position is focused on supporting Projects Development in MED markets with special focus on Italy and Spain.
/p h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liGrid Connection Application procedures scouting interpretations and regular engagement with System Operators in MED market area (with focus on Italy Spain) /li liCollection of transmission grid atlas in MED market area (with focus on Italy Spain), including intel gathering and market analysis /li liDevelopment in cooperation with Vestas RD and standardization of new tools for electrical/grid support to Projects Development /li liTechnical meetings with consultants, contractors, grid operators utilities, customers /li /ul pProviding 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: /p p1.
Grid Capacity Identification: /p ul liScanning Grid Capacity availability from System Operators regularly, including competition surveillance (Spain) /li liTechnical 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 them /li liGrid Capacity Tenders assessment technical solution proposals (Spain) /li li"eBoP conceptual design" definition and technical feasibility assessment /li liGathering reference prices for eBoP equipment to estimate eBoP CAPEX /li /ul p2.
Grid Connection Application: /p ul liTechnical consultants' coordination to prepare technical documentation for grid connection application (e.g., STMG in Italy) and review it carefully /li liSupporting the project development team in technical matters to be addressed to System Operators during the grid connection application /li liGrid connection applications status and recurrent follow-ups /li liNegotiate grid technical requirements and preparation of contract documents to secure necessary grid agreements /li /ul p3.
Preliminary Electrical Design management: /p ul liCoordinating 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 Material /li liPreparing and reviewing single line diagrams, layouts, schemes of measurements, controls and protection systems /li liDesign and negotiate "Shared Infrastructure Agreements" with other developers, together with the respective Project Manager /li liEngaging a Grid Engineer to ensure that the designed grid connection solution complies with Grid Connection Performance Requirements /li liCoordinate 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 requirements /li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liM.
Sc.
or B.
Sc.
in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems /li liAt least 3+ years of experience in a similar position from RES project developers or TERNA (Italian TSO) grid connection team /li liKnowledge about grid connection applications and related requirements for RES power generation /li liKnowledge about HV and MV equipment /li liProficient Italian and English language skills, both written and spoken /li liAbility to work with no supervision with an international team /li liTeam spirit /li liAbility to reallocate and adjust priorities in response to shifting priorities /liliEffective communication and presentation skills /li liAbility to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholders /li liAbility to network and interact with Gri