Power Systems Engineer: Grid Integration & HiL Testing

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

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.