Lead Engineer / Engineer- Grid Compliance

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

VPS Region APAC > Power Plant Solutions APAC > Grid APAC

The grid team coordinates all grid aspects across the sales/construction/Service phase of the projects in Asia Pacific (APAC) with a special focus on Australia and New Zealand.
The role will encompass technical grid project management throughout the construction phase, overseeing the grid compliance and balance of plant processes on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Undertake plant performance compliance testing, model validation (R2) testing, and generator registration with AEMO, including liaising with site based personnel

• Support power system studies to define the wind farm generator performance standards and to develop the wind farm control system functional design specification and reactive plant requirements 

• Coordinate activities with the internal stakeholders on modelling and study aspects

• Coordinate and ensure high quality grid connection deliverables are submitted on time

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure grid connection/compliance issues are resolved in a timely manner

• Engage and monitor power systems engineering consultancies as required

• Coordinate and prepare formal responses to inquiries regarding wind farm technical performance

• Assess Variations, Requests for Information (RFIs) and payment claims

Qualifications

• Bachelor / Master's degree in Power System / Electrical / Similar specialization

• 2+ years of experience in electrical testing

• Experience using PSS/E, PSCAD, PowerFactory simulation tools desirable

• Substation electrical design well regarded

Competencies

• Ability to supervise consultants and designers in a construction environment - tier one company experience valued

• Experience in review of grid connection compliance design in a construction environment

• Any grid connection experience, especially wind farm registration will be valued

• Generator and power systems modelling - wind farm modelling will be valued

• Any experience in negotiation with major stakeholders, such as clients, consultants, contractors and authorities

• Experience working in high stress environment

What We Offer

We offer you a job in a true global and fast moving organization with excellent opportunities for cross disciplinary and personal development. Emphasis is placed on the right balance between creativity and quality in all aspects. You will benefit from an environment working at a high professional level and with a high technical commitment.

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.
Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 30th April 2024

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 145 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 29,000 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. 
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