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stillingsbetegnelse: Engineer - Sizing of Hybrid Plants

jobbeskrivelse:

Do you want to work at the forefront of Renewable Energy Research & Development? Would you like a career with a global leader in Wind Energy? Are you looking for a company that gives you opportunities to learn, grow, develop and be part of something big? And are you passionate about Hybrid power plants? Then join the Data, Simulation and Modelling team at Vestas Power Solutions in Aarhus, Denmark.

Data Engineering & Analytics > Data, Simulation & Modelling > Simulation & ModellingVestas Power Solutions is a cornerstone in Vestas. Through innovation, development and continuous product improvement we develop the products and technologies that reduce the cost of energy and bring the highest possible value to our customers and to Vestas. In short: Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) develop the wind power systems of the future. Since 2017 Vestas strategy also include development of Hybrid plants (Wind turbines, PV panels and Battery storage).

In that connection our Data, Simulation and Modelling department in VPS is responsible for developing new tools for Siting and Sizing of Hybrid plants. The responsibility spans from strategic development of new technologies to delivering tools that can perform sizing of Hybrid plants, e.g. proper selection of the hybrid system with proper cost and sizing optimization of its components.

In our department we have a team that is dedicated specifically to technology development for our next generation of Wind and Hybrid Plant Products. We have multiple ongoing R&D projects directly aimed at bringing down the cost of energy of wind and hybrid power. In this team, we need a new team-member who focuses developing Sizing of Hybrid plants tool.

ResponsibilitiesYour main responsibility will be to drive innovation from a very conceptual level to full scale demonstrator stage. You will have the opportunity to turn new ideas into concepts and contribute to the state of the art in Sizing of Hybrid Plants. The main objective is to drive down the cost of energy of wind and hybrid power. More specifically, you will:

- Contribute to the technology roadmap for new projects.- Participate in and work on technology projects including implementing requirements.- Enable your stakeholders by communicating the right requirements.- Work closely with a broad variety of stakeholders across the organization.- Develop and to some extend program new algorithms for sizing of hybrid power plants.- Communicate and commercialize complex ideas in an easily understandable way.

You will be immediately involved in one of our flagship technology projects, and in time with the right level of experience and mind-set, lead your own.

Qualifications

- MSc or PhD in physics, mathematical modelling, wind or solar energy, or similar.- Some experience within the area of Hybrid plants.- Proven experience with tools for designing energy systems (e.g. HOMER, energyPRO or similar.- Deep understanding of Power Plant Optimization.- Proven experience with technology development, innovation and certification.- Solid language skills in English.

The following skills are an additional benefit:

- Experience with Hybrid Plants Design.- Experience with Optimization algorithms.- Good programming skills with emphasis on quality, readability and maintainability.- Experience with Python.

CompetenciesTo be successful in this role, it is important that you:

- Are pro-active, result-oriented and have a strong sense of responsibility.- Can meet your deadlines while maintaining the right quality.- Have a creative approach to new challenges.- Succeed as part of a team, and that collaboration and knowledge sharing comes naturally to you.- Have excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English.

Last, but not least, you must be able to work within an international team.

What we offerWe offer an opportunity to be part of a world-class team in an exciting business with a very comprehensive product range. The working environment in Data, Simulation & Modelling is informal but with clear direction. You will be part of a project-oriented organization with very competent colleagues in an inspiring work environment. You will be part of an international organization with opportunities to grow and develop in the job – professionally and personally.

Additional informationWork location will be at Vestas HQ in Arhus, Denmark, and you should expect approximately 20 travelling days per year.

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible as we will close the position when we find the right candidate.

About VestasVestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with more than 92 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.

Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 78 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 23,900 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.

We invite you to learn more about Vestas by visiting our website at http://www.vestas.com and following us on our social media channels.

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