Power Systems Engineer – Wind Energy & Simulation (Hybrid)

Vestas American Wind Technology; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel up to 15 days per year

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Power Systems Engineer in Electrical Models in Porto. You will develop and validate electrical simulation models for wind turbines and plant controllers, collaborating with teams in Porto and Denmark and with TSOs worldwide. Strong knowledge of power systems and programming is required.

The role is hybrid based in Porto with travel up to 15 days per year, offering a global environment, cross-disciplinary development, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related field.
• Strong knowledge of load flow, short-circuit, time-domain and stability analysis.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Python; Git for version control.
• Fluency in English; ability to work across cultures and teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality electrical simulation models for wind turbines and plant controllers through development and testing.
• Collaborate with Porto, Denmark teams and TSOs to meet global standards.
• Optimize development and validation processes for electrical models.
• Engage in continuous learning and provide innovative guidance to peers.

Skills

Power systems analysis

C/C++

Python

Git

English fluency

communication skills

stakeholder management

Education

BSc or MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulink

PSS/E

DigSilent PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Vestas is seeking a Power Systems Engineer in Electrical Models in Porto. You will develop and validate electrical simulation models for wind turbines and plant controllers, collaborating with teams in Porto and Denmark and with TSOs worldwide. Strong knowledge of power systems and programming is required.

The role is hybrid based in Porto with travel up to 15 days per year, offering a global environment, cross-disciplinary development, and a competitive compensation package.