Overview
Electrical Engineer - Wind Projects Development – Madrid (Madrid, ES). Join Vestas as part of the MED Grid Solutions team to design and optimize grid connection solutions, compliance strategies, and plant control systems for wind farms across the development lifecycle.
We offer a versátil working environment, high-level technical challenges, opportunities for professional growth, and a role contributing to the global energy transition within an international team.
Responsibilities
- Research and interpret grid connection procedures in Spain; build relationships with grid operators (e.g., REE).
- Collect and maintain transmission grid data to support project planning.
- Contribute to the development of internal tools for electrical and grid-related project support.
- Join technical meetings with consultants, contractors, grid operators, utilities, and clients.
- Support project development across three key areas: Grid Capacity Identification; Grid Connection Applications; Preliminary Electrical Design.
Grid Capacity Identification
- Monitor grid capacity availability and competitor activity on a monthly basis.
- Coordinate feasibility studies to identify suitable areas for grid connection.
- Analyze requirements of public tenders for grid capacity.
- Define conceptual Electrical Balance of Plant (eBoP) solutions and estimate related CapEx.
Grid Connection Applications
- Oversee and review technical documentation for grid connection requests.
- Support the team with technical input for negotiations and applications with system operators.
- Track and report on the status of all grid connection processes.
- Support the preparation of agreements and negotiations on technical grid requirements.
Preliminary Electrical Design
- Manage consultants preparing early-stage electrical designs (substations, cabling, protection systems).
- Review diagrams, layouts, and control/protection schemes.
- Ensure compliance with grid performance standards through internal coordination.
- Support grid simulation studies to analyze energy losses and grid code compliance.
Qualifications
- University degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, developing renewable energy (RES) power plants (e.g., wind or solar).
- Experience with REE (Red Eléctrica de España) or Spanish DSOs is an advantage.
- Good understanding of grid connection processes and technical requirements for renewables.
- Knowledge of High Voltage (HV) and Medium Voltage (MV) equipment (substations, transformers, switchgear).
- Familiarity with the Spanish energy market, electrical simulation software, or GIS tools.
- Very good English and Spanish communication skills, written and spoken.
Competencies
- Teamwork in an international setting with minimal supervision.
- Clear and practical communication; ability to explain technical topics to non-technical audiences and interact with grid operators.
- Solution-oriented with the ability to adjust priorities.
What We Offer
- Permanent contract with job stability.
- Hybrid work model: 2 days remote per week.
- Attractive salary and bonus structure; details discussed in the interview.
- Private health and life insurance.
- Meal voucher card (Cheque Gourmet).
- International growth opportunities within a global leader in sustainable energy.
- Supportive, multicultural environment in the MED Grid Solutions team.
Open to occasional travel (approximately 10%).
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