Electrical Engineer - Paris

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and interpreting grid connection codes, plus maintaining proactive communication with Transmission and Distribution System Operators in French-speaking countries, especially France
• Input Grid related market requirements to Vestas R&D ensuring future compliance and competitiveness of Plant offerings
• Provide technical support to Sales Dept. during contract negotiation and bid definition in relation to electrical and grid requirements in order to comply with the applicable standards and technical specifications of the customer
• Participation in team selling approach and building value in each individual project and different customer profiles
• Technical review of the customers' tender documentation and related risk mitigation on project specific basis

Oversee business case optimization and value engineering initiatives for Grid Plant offerings

• Contractual Annex preparation
• Provide technical support for project execution and commissioning related to electrical and grid requirements specific to the project, as well as the design, implementation, and testing of wind power plant control solutions
• Provide technical support to customers, contractors, grid operators & utilities, in relation to wind power technology performance and capabilities to ensure their integration into plant design and system interconnection.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
• 2+ years of relevant work experience on grid connection of wind power plants from Wind Industry or from System Operators (like RTE and ENEDIS)
• Knowledge about wind power technology (electrical design and control of WTGs and PPC)
• Knowledge about RTE & ENEDIS grid connection code requirements
• Knowledge about HV, MV equipment and Substation design
• Knowledge about power system stability, control and analysis
• Knowledge about electrical simulation SW like Power Factory
• Knowledge about electrical simulation software like PSCAD, or open modeling libraries and tools
• Knowledge about Energy Market in France
• French & English language, both written and spoken.

Competencies

• Ability to work with no supervision with an international team and to establish good team working relations is essential
• Team spirit
• Ability to reallocate and adjust priorities in a changing environment
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Confidence talking with and presenting to external stakeholders (customers, grid operators, conferences)
• Solid technical skills with emphasis in problem solving
• Ability to summarize technical topics for non-technical stakeholders
• Creative solution finding and high degree of motivation to satisfy customer needs
• Solid collaboration skills
• Highly structured and well organized
• Good travel disposition (about 15% of time) in support of customer needs and overall business objectives in MED area

What We Offer

An opportunity to grow and to be part of a large multinational organisation pursuing the vision of being a top company in sustainable energy solutions.

You will be an integrated part of MED Grid Solutions team, valuing professionalism but also a casual atmosphere.

We are a diverse, multi-cultural, international team of skilled and qualified colleagues who are all committed to wind energy and grid connections. We have a good atmosphere within the department, and everyone is always prepared to help when needed. You will have good opportunities for professional and personal development in a global corporate company within a very exciting industry - Working as a Grid Engineer opens career paths both in Sales and Engineering within Vestas.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

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.