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Lead Engineer, Power Plant Solutions


Vestas
5 days ago
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In this role, you'll drive grid integration, technical scoping, and electrical solutions for offshore projects in Northern & Central Europe. Collaborate across teams, shape product strategy, and deliver innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Make your mark in renewable energy—at the forefront of offshore innovation.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Frontend Engineering & Technology > Technical Sales NCE Offshore, Central

Frontend Engineering & Technology (FE&T) is composed of Regional Engineering & Technology (RE&T) teams led by Regional CTOs and Global Functional Leads. This organization is responsible for managing technical front-end activities within regional business units, including areas such as Technical Development Solutions, Sustainable Energy Solutions, Onshore and Offshore Wind Power Plant Solutions and Services.
We are the offshore-dedicated division for the Northern and Central Europe (NCE) region. Our team serves as a vital bridge between the regional business unit and the central Technology and R&D organization, which leads Vestas' global product development. By aligning customer needs with technical innovation, we ensure offshore solutions are tailored to market demands and support Vestas' long-term product strategy.

Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting scoping, technical value engineering, and contracting from an electrical and grid perspective. Providing feedback on Product Strategy and Management for future product improvements
  • Ensuring compliance with customer and TSO requirements in electrical project configurations
  • Responding to customer inquiries, preparing tender clarifications, and managing key technical relationships
    Leading risk assessments and owning relevant technical annexes and contract schedules
  • Gathering site/grid data and supporting grid integration studies with R&D experts
  • Assisting execution teams with grid simulations, test protocols, and compliance testing
  • Engaging with customers, TSOs, utilities, and certification bodies, and staying updated on local regulations


Qualifications

As an ideal candidate, you are expected to have:

  • A master's or a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or Power Systems, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role
  • Solid understanding of regulatory electrical requirements and grid codes; familiarity with German grid code requirements is beneficial
  • Experience in power system analysis, including steady-state and transient studies (e.g., short circuit, load flow, fault ride-through, and power quality)
  • Proficiency in power system simulation tools such as DIgSILENT, PSCAD, or PSSE
  • Knowledge of HV/MV systems related to offshore wind turbine equipment and offshore power plant electrical infrastructure
  • Familiarity with industrial automation, PLC hardware, SCADA systems, and communication interfaces is beneficial


Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

  • Strong technical skills with a focus on problem-solving and root cause analysis
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage responsibilities effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Well-developed time management and organizational abilities
  • Willingness to travel and adapt to a dynamic, high-energy work setting
  • Creative and solution-driven mindset with a strong customer focus
  • Self-motivated, structured, and service-oriented approach, capable of working independently and collaboratively in an international team


What we offer

At Vestas, we offer an exciting and inspiring career opportunity with excellent prospects for both professional and personal growth—within the world's leading company in wind energy.
In this role, you will be at the center of the offshore wind industry, contributing to high-impact projects in a dynamic and evolving field. Despite our scale, Vestas maintains an agile and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creative problem-solving.
You will join a highly diverse, skilled, and collaborative team, where your expertise will be recognized and valued. Experience in Regional Engineering & Technology is highly regarded across Vestas, and working within Power Plant Solutions can open pathways to a wide range of career opportunities in both engineering and project-oriented roles across the organization.

Additional information

Primary work location is Hamburg (Germany) or Aarhus (Denmark).
Up to 20 days of travel per year.
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 26th July 2025.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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.
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JOB SUMMARY
Lead Engineer, Power Plant Solutions
Vestas
Aarhus C
5 days ago
N/A
Full-time

Lead Engineer, Power Plant Solutions