Siting Solutions Engineer

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Vestas as a Siting Solutions Engineer? Join our innovative team and have an integral part in influencing the development of wind power projects in Poland and the Baltic region. You will be responsible for devising contemporary turbine siting approaches, engaging with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, and representing Vestas at industry events. If you are enthusiastic about sustainable energy and ready to contribute to technological advancements in a rapidly evolving region, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Frontend Engineering & Technology > Technical Office Poland and Baltics

Regional Technology and Engineering NCE represents the corporate Technology & Operations (VTO) organization in the 6+ GW p.a. regional business unit Northern & Central Europe (NCE), spanning west to east from Ireland to Kazakhstan and north to south from Norway to Uzbekistan and across the spectrum of Sustainable Energy Solutions with On- & Offshore wind at the core. The position is open in the Technical Sales Management team in the Poland and Baltics sub-region, providing onshore solutions for Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. Our main responsibilities centre around technical contracting, technical value engineering, customization and execution, regional product market strategy, and product integrity management. The role of the Siting Solutions Engineer is to be responsible for turbine siting and project optimization, representing Vestas at relevant industry conferences or working groups and establishing and growing strategic relationships with engineering counterparts within Vestas' key customers and influential third-party consultants.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities as Siting Solutions Engineer will be to act as an outwards-focused technical customer advisor ensuring we present fully optimized wind power plant layouts and wind turbine configurations on a bid or project request as well as reviewing and optimizing customer proposed layouts. After an intensive onboarding, you will be assigned to Vestas' siting activities in Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia and closely collaborating with colleagues from our Global Siting Center.

• Develop project-specific siting technical solutions to maximize project value while solidly managing technical risks
• Utilize knowledge of Vestas turbines and regional wind conditions to provide expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify market requirements and trends to feedback towards the product development team and to promote Vestas' products & solutions within the owned markets
• Enable efficient interfaces between Sales, Technical Functions, and external stakeholders
• Ensure knowledge sharing and collaboration across regional and global siting teams through coaching, mentoring and open feedback
• Defend Vestas' siting results and support customers' efforts to finance Vestas' turbines with third-party consultants
• Guide market-specific internal improvement projects, develop and coordinate the continuous improvement of tools and processes, and collaborate on projects utilizing siting data to create value

Qualifications

• As a minimum, a bachelor's degree in science or engineering (Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Meteorology, Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Wind Power). Also, other fields to be considered together with the candidate's experience
• Knowledge of statistics and mechanical loads principles is required, while familiarity with meteorology, wind resource assessment, and IEC 61400 standards is beneficial
• Experience with WindPro and WAsP is beneficial, as is experience with OpenWind, CFD, or Mesoscale modelling for wind power applications
• Additional coding skills (e.g. Python or MatLab) are beneficial
• Besides all technical aspects you'll need to have full customer service awareness, an experience supporting commercial negotiations would be also ideal
• Solid ability to solve problems analytically and methodically
• Solution-oriented with a solid focus on simplicity

Competencies

• Solid technical skills with a problem-solving attitude and strong analytical skills
• Fluency in Polish and English (spoken and written) is necessary, knowing additional Eastern European languages would be ideal
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive setting and organize priorities in a technical, sales-oriented environment, where providing high-quality assessments and discussing them with different stakeholders is required daily (comprehensive oral and written communication skills in both, Polish and English)
• Highly organized and able to prioritize daily work in a fast-moving environment
• Highly motivated, autonomous who can work with little supervision, skilled at stakeholder management (internal and external stakeholders),
• Ability to be innovative and creative with a result-oriented customer-focused mindset who can work with little supervision and with an international team

What we offer

We provide a collaborative workplace with ample opportunities for professional and personal growth in an inspiring, international environment as part of a leading global wind turbine manufacturer. Joining us means being at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions and contributing to the green energy transition through innovative solutions. You will work alongside skilled and enthusiastic colleagues who share an interest in wind energy, providing a positive atmosphere within the department. This role offers a chance to build a career within a global company in an exciting industry.

As a Siting Solutions Engineer, you can explore career paths in Technical Sales and Engineering within Vestas, the most sustainable company in the world. You will be developing your technical competencies to become a functional expert in the area of turbine siting and project optimization, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including our Global Siting Center. As a Siting Solutions Engineer, you join a highly motivated, business-oriented, and diversified team of engineers (mechanical, electrical, SCADA) and you'll work together to achieve the best results for our clients.

We are truly leaders in sustainability - Vestas was ranked "Most Sustainable Company in the World 2022" and "Most Sustainable Company in Energy Industry 2023-2024" and in Poland, we are certified as a "Great Place to Work in 2024"

We aspire to be the most inclusive company within the energy industry and provide a workplace where every employee feels safe, and valued and knows that their voice will be heard.

Additional information  

The primary work location is in Szczecin, Poland.  

The expected travel time is 15 days per year. 

To be considered for this role, you must apply online before September 23, 2024. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date. 

For more information, please get in touch with Robert Knyszewski, Country Manager Poland & Head of Technical Sales Management NCE Onshore Poland & Baltics at +48 784 600 733.

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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 173 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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