Job Description Summary

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

You would work as a leading technical system design engineer involved in Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) tender and project execution phase. Versatile tasks include e.g. compensation system main configuration electrical system studies component inquiries review and approve of design deliverables develop and optimize design methodologies and processes with focus on quality and competitiveness guide and instruct other engineers within the same discipline and lead technical discussions and negotiations with other stakeholders like sales and project management other engineering experts component suppliers customers and R&D people.

Our main FACTS System products are Utility SVC and STATCOM but we can also support Series Compensation and Synchronous Condenser projects. We are also involved in the development of new products and technologies in the industry.

This position is essential in FACTS design phase. Majority of the costs and other competence related items are fixed already at the System Design phase. The tasks are reasonably demanding and it requires certain discipline and time control to manage them properly.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

You are seasoned expert with over 5 years working experience in the field of grid integration of FACTS systems and have the ability to lead and support work of other engineers by means of verbal/written instructions reviews and approval processes. You should have analytical and innovative approach in problem solving and ability to manage and optimize multivariable FACTS systems in a complex and competitive business environment.

Matching degree would be . Power Engineering or in Electrical Engineering. Your major could be e.g. Power Electronics Power System Analysis Transmission and Distribution Systems Power Systems and Markets Renewable Energy Smart Grids Alternative Technologies in Power & Energy. These combined with studies e.g. in Automation Signal Processing Control Systems or Programming would give a good background for this job.

Preferred knowledge and skills

Following knowledge and skills would help to succeed in this job:

• In-depth understanding of compensation systems power system analysis and modelling (e.g. integration of FACTS systems system performance analysis and grid code compliance studies)
• Understanding of power electronics power system controls and preferably also real time systems signal processing programming
• Experience in some simulation tools like PSCAD Matlab/Simulink DigSilent PowerFactory PSS/E ATP ETAP
• Ability to take a leading role in challenging engineering tasks/work packages and guide work of other engineers in a business-oriented environment
• Familiar with international national and customer specific standards for electrical systems and design and integration of FACTS systems
• Good collaboration skills and problem-solving mindset
• Prioritizing and time management skills on time delivery
• Good documentation communication and presentation skills
• Fluent written and oral skills in English - other language skill is a benefit

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