Senior Control Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer eager to drive innovation in wind power technology Were looking for a Senior Electrical Systems & Components Engineer to optimize the operational performance of our onshore and offshore wind assets. In this role youll apply your deep knowledge of WTG frequency converter technology and electrical design to support project engineering troubleshooting and predictive maintenance. Join our international team collaborate with diverse stakeholders and help us shape the future of sustainable energy.

We now have an opportunity for the right candidate to further strengthen our team as Senior Control Engineer for the WTG Electrical System Team which is located in Offshore Engineering with focus area of WTG Frequency Converter Technology.

The Engineering department is a team of highly qualified experts and the technical knowhow centre within Business Area Wind setting the standards and guidelines as well as being embedded within our projects both through the development and implementation phase and later on take over the support to the operations as Backoffice. You will be a part of the WTG System Engineering team working with colleagues located across the various European locations.

Be in your element with BA Wind

Our wind solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom.

As part of BA Wind you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.

You wont only be involved in developing projects but also pioneering cuttingedge innovation new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

Qualifications :

Your role

In this role you will be a key contributor to the operational control and performance optimization of our offshore and onshore wind assets. You will collaborate closely with the Engineering organization offering your expertise to ensure assets operate safely efficiently and in compliance with industry standards. A core element of this position involves fostering knowledge growth within the department: you will create refine and deploy bestinclass practices on electrical topics ensuring the entire team stays at the forefront of evolving technologies.

Throughout the operational lifecycle of our wind farmsfrom commissioning through decommissioningyou will support ongoing technical evaluations conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) at the main component level and oversee the technical integrity of various systems. Your extensive background in the electrical design of modern wind turbines especially frequency converter technology will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and driving innovation across our portfolio.

As the Senior Control Engineer you will also serve as a subjectmatter expert informing decisionmaking processes guiding crossfunctional teams and ensuring that all engineering solutions align with both immediate operational needs and longterm strategic goals. By recognizing the potential of emerging technologies and consistently enhancing our technical standards you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable energy production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ad hoc support to the O&M organisation by providing technical expertise from commissioning to end of warranty to decommissioning of the windfarm

• Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Investigation of predictive maintenance strategies for WTG electrical systems by use of FMECA
• Support of projects during the Technical Due Diligence and contract phases.
• Support to interface management during construction phase of electrical installations in on and offshore wind farms.
• Establishing relationships with internal stakeholders like operation and maintenance project managers and suppliers.
• Preparing technical requirements for projects and their clarification during the preparation of contract documents.
• In particular compliance with the quality requirements in relation to the entire operation life time of the assets must be taken into account
• Review of design documentation from suppliers and contractors to ensure that projects are completed according to specifications
• Power system protection philosophy for WTG and networks (protection functions relays settings signal interface with SCADA etc.
• Be active in the machine interface learning for WTGs and wind farms
• Preparing/updating technical documentation.

Your profile

We are seeking an electrical engineer with a Masters degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering who combines a robust theoretical background with strong practical skills. The ideal candidate will have 510 years of experience in the wind energy sector demonstrating indepth knowledge of WTG Frequency Converter Technology wind industry project engineering and troubleshooting for complex mechatronic systems. Experience in the offshore wind industry including debugging at both the turbine and park levels is highly desirable as is proficiency in Python Matlab Simulink or similar data analysis tools:

Next to this you bring:

• M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering or comparable
• Broadbased theoretical knowledge and practical foundation
• Required knowledge / experience in:
• WTG Frequency Converter Technology
• Wind industry project engineering
• Troubleshooting within components and complex mechatronic systems
• Preferred knowledge / experience in:
• Offshore wind industry with its state of the art technology
• Debugging of fault events on WTG and park level
• Python Matlab Simulink or comparable data analysis tools
• Basic knowledges in the following topics are welcome but not requested
• EMR EMC Lightning and Bonding
• HV  66 kV / 132 kV  WTG power equipment as switchgear and cable between trafo and switchgear
• Open mindset such as exploring unknown areas
• Min 5 to 10 years of professional experience in this respective industry
• Teamwork and communication skills for a close cooperation with various departments in an international environment
• Good language skills both writing and oral in English it would be beneficial if you have other language skills as Danish German or Swedish
• Flexible approach to travel for e.g. visiting OEMs and turbine inspections at site or workshop

In this role you will be directly responsible for:

• Support continuous improvements and lessons learned during the value chain from early design to operations

Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now

Location   Kolding Denmark

Additional Information :

Our offer

Looking for a career with growth

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth

The scale and ambition of our wind battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. Well also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy worklife balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths whatever their background and experiences.

You will be part of a growing team of 1700 colleagues from 50 nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.

More Information 

For more information about the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Rikke Juul Balle For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Christian Pathuel

We welcome your application in English no later than 24.03.2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender ethnicity age transgender identity or expression religion or other belief disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason a preemployment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfil within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party Validata. 

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process according to Swedish legislation. 

We look forward to receiving your application!