Power Systems Engineer

Vestas; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Power System Engineer in Porto, Portugal, within the Power Plant Integration & Analysis team. The role focuses on grid compliance, power plant controllers, and HiL-based validation for offshore and onshore projects.

Responsibilities include developing a pre-commissioning platform, performing FAT/SAT tests, and collaborating with global teams to enhance grid code compliance and test automation.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or similar.
• Strong knowledge of power systems and grid integration.
• Experience with software-hardware co-design and lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a platform for pre-commissioning of Vestas power plants with WTG and PPC components.
• Conduct and automate electrical control tests for FAT/SAT using HiL and grid simulation tools.
• Collaborate with operations and commissioning teams to improve site performance and reduce grid risks.
• Join global cross-functional teams to develop grid code compliance simulations and tests.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

C/C++/Python programming

SiL/HiL experience

Electrical engineering background

Education

MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or similar

Tools

IEC 60870-5-101/104

DNP3

HiL test benches

Job description

Work experience Professional

Type of position Full-Time

Job Family Engineering

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Technology & Operations > Research & Development (R&D) > Power Plant Integration & Analysis

You will be part of a key area within Vestas Research & Development by joining our Power Controls department. In Power Controls, we focus on product development to ensure grid compliance of Vestas power plants. We are a global organization that works closely with the market and engages in various innovation and technology activities withexternal partners.

The core products within Power Controls include the development of Vestas power plant controllers; the design of advanced products and solutions for grid integration of Vestas plants; electrical simulation models; electrical infrastructure design of Vestas power plants. We build on the department's core competencies within Power Systems, Controls and Software Engineering.

Power Plant Integration and Analysis is a team within Power Controls that focuses on product design and plant solutions to support Vestas' grid compliance, leveragingour grid simulation and analysis capabilities to work on emerging grid phenomena and other grid integration challenges.

We value initiative, taking leadership and being self-motivated.

Responsibilities

As a Power System Engineer in Power Plant Integration and Analysis, you will be part of a global and diverse team that deals with a variety of modern power system challenges. You will be engaged to support Vestas in maintaining and further expanding its leading position within grid integration.

In this role, you will be looking into advancing our power plant simulation and testing capabilities with a focus on setting up configurations of our Power Plant Controller (PPC) and communication networks, applicable both in wind offshore and onshore contexts. You will enable Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and preliminary Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for our different renewable energy projects, taking our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) test benches to the next maturity level by combining, in a close-to-real environment, a set of hardware and software solutions that together form a Vestas power plant. Your main responsibilities and tasks will include:

• Develop and maintain an advanced technological platform/lab facility aiming to allow pre-commissioning of Vestas power plants comprising both Wind Turbine (WTG) and PPC hardware and software components
• Conduct and automate electrical control performance tests for Vestas' power plants by leveraging the existing testing and power system simulation environments to allow for FAT and SAT of Vestas' plants
• Closely collaborate with our technical operations and commissioning teams to deliver pre-commissioning solutions for Vestas power plants, enhance site-specific performance, and mitigate project grid connection risks
• Participate in global cross-functional teams, involving several engineering disciplines, developing power plant grid code compliance simulation and testing solutions

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or similar
• Sound knowledge of power systems and grid integration, control theory and system dynamics
• Experienced working with combined software and hardware environments. Solid attitude to work with software-in-the-loop (SiL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) power system solutions in lab facilities
• Good programming and scripting skills (C, C++, Fortran, Python, etc.)
• Familiar with communication networks, concepts and telecontrol protocols (e.g., IEC 60870-5-101/-104, DNP3)
• Experienced in making simple solutions out of complex problems
• Delivers high-quality results both through yourself and others
• Performs in a demanding and complex business environment
• Plays well in a multicultural team environment, revealing the capability to grow other engineers
• Guides your surroundings in a self-initiated and self-directed manner
• Has a structured and organized way of working
• Be a skilled networker and able to build, develop and maintain relationships in a global environment
• Connect with Vestas values of simplicity, collaboration, accountability, and commitment
• Possess English skills at a high level

What We Offer

We offer you a job opportunity in a truly global and growing organisation 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 solid technical commitment in a very inspiring environment. You will be directly involved and contribute to the development of a core product and service, which is of utmost importance to our customers and the future of our planet.

Additional information

This is a hybrid position based in Porto, Portugal and requires up to 15 daysof travel per year. Applicants must be authorized to work in Portugal. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this 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.

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 200 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 39,000 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.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.