Electrical Engineer Role at Vestas
Vestas Mediterranean (MED) is an independent Sales Business Unit within Vestas Wind Systems A/S, covering markets in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Africa.
About the Role
The Customer Project Execution department is responsible for all wind farm projects from tendering up to completion. The team takes responsibility for a wind farm once a contract has been signed and remains responsible until the final tests are completed.
Working closely with logistics, procurement, and finance departments, the team has to keep the project on budget and on schedule, ensuring our rigorous safety and quality standards are met. It also works closely with sales and legal departments to ensure each wind farm delivers the highest energy yield within the client's specification.
Main Responsibilities:
* Deliver electrical engineering services that meet Vestas', its customers' and applicable statutory and regulatory specifications, on time and within budget.
* Participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports, and follow required checking procedures.
* Support Project Management on EPC Contract implementation phase on engineering, construction, test, and commissioning activities.
* Supervise construction works: collector system, substation, overhead and underground transmission lines, etc., according to the executive design and Vestas Quality standards.
* Establish the electrical implementation vision & strategy to reach project performance goals.
* Ensure subcontractor compliance with project requirements and customer expectations.
* Follow-up engineering and site updates until As-built documentation.
* Travel for site/factory visits and work follow-up as required.
* Meet key project targets including profitability, cash flow, and schedule.
* Assist SPM with client/subcontractor variations and negotiations for Electrical BOP issues.
* Collaborate with SCM on subcontractor selection, negotiations, and awarding.
* Provide input on RFQ packages for subcontractors, technical proposals, and specifications.
Requirements:
* MSc in Electrical Engineering.
* 1-3 years of experience in substations, electrical engineering, and construction sites in Wind Energy.
* Experience on-site, carrying out project engineering activities on wind farms.
* Experience in transmission lines, protection, and control systems is valued.
* Fluent in English and Spanish; knowledge of Portuguese, French, Arab, or Romanian is a plus.
* Driving License.
Competencies:
* Strong technical and practical engineering skills, delivering quality work on time.
* Multicultural, international mindset.
* High personal drive and role-model behavior.