Location: Germany
Industry: Renewable Energy
Strategic Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop design basis reports for wind turbine electrical systems in compliance with IEC and other relevant international standards.
- Create interface documents related to wind turbine generator (WTG) electrical systems.
- Develop auxiliary power systems for WTG auxiliary components.
- Design WTG Balance of Plant systems, including 33 kV generator transformers, earthing, and lightning protection.
- Design power cable systems, including cable selection and sizing according to IEC standards.
- Identify and develop suppliers for components such as pitch systems, slip rings, generators, converters, power transformers, and MV switchgear.
- Provide support for Low Voltage Ride Through (LVRT), High Voltage Ride Through (HVRT), and frequency response testing in the field to meet grid standards.
- Implement cost reduction measures and support localization efforts.
- Design electrical internals for towers.
- Define specification requirements, and conduct design verification, validation, and testing for generators, converters, and transformers.
- Support the assembly, erection, and commissioning of WTG electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot SCADA errors until turbines are stabilized.
- Maintain strong relationships with critical wind industry suppliers, especially those providing vendor-designed parts like generators and converters.
- Assist in vendor assessments.
- Qualify alternative suppliers for all drive train components.
- Establish design review processes.
- Coach and empower team members.
- Perform electrical simulations of generators versus converters using MATLAB.
- Define component-level specifications for electrical drive train components such as power cables, generators, and converters.
- Collaborate with certification agencies for design assessments.
Technology and IT Enablement
- Proficient in software tools such as EPLAN, PSS/E, MATLAB, and SAP.
Requirements:
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical
Experience
- At least 12-14 years of experience in leading wind project execution with a strong background in electrical design.
- Demonstrates excellent design acumen.
- Capable of preparing strategic roadmaps and scaling up projects effectively.
How to Apply:
If you are keen on discovering the position, please contact me and send the resume to my email: linh.vu@ev-search.com
All applications will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organisation, parental status, military service or other nonmerit factor
