Electrical Engineer - Certifications of Wind Turbines

About Energy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

We are looking for experienced Electrical Engineers in our office in Hamburg, with a strong profile and interest in working with renewable energy. The primary focus of this position is the certification of electrical installations and components for wind turbine generators in accordance with international and national standards. A secondary responsibility will be to support the Grid Code Compliance team as Project Engineer for Grid Code Compliance Certification. As such, there are opportunities to work across these assets depending on your interests. As an experienced Electrical Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary team dealing with certification processes mainly for the renewable energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Cover all steps in the certification process starting with the review of design criteria, specifications and normative references set as a basis for the design.
• Evaluation of the implementation towards the final and detailed as-built design. This includes an assessment of component and cable ratings, coordination of insulation levels and protections functions, design calculations and testing as well as lightning protection, earthing and bonding measures.
• Surveillance activities during fabrication, transportation & installation, commissioning and periodic inspection of installations in operation.
• Responsibility for the technical process of electrical as well as grid code compliance certification in accordance with (inter)national specifications and standards.
• Evaluation results are documented in reports and require solid English skills.
• Software-supported modelling, examination and validation (including DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MathWorks MATLAB).
• Technical and professional analysis, independent assessment and evaluation of test results of electrical components, generation units and plants, certification to prove grid code compliance as well as compliance of electrical components within wind turbine.
• Some travel within Europe and occasionally beyond may be required; travel schedules are typically flexible.

Benefits

• Working in a dynamic team with a varied and challenging field of duties.
• Great potential for knowledge transfer by experienced engineers in a wide range of fields.
• Working with the most experienced Developers, Designers, and Contractors in the world who are actively leading the Energy Transition.
• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours.
• Pension scheme.
• Lifestyle benefits - various additional benefits depending on country.
• Wide range of opportunities for further education, training, and advancement.
• The opportunity to actively shape the energy transition through Joint-Industry-Projects, Standards Development, and Technology Qualifications.

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture, and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree (M.Sc) or equivalent.
• 4-5 years of relevant professional experience from a similar position, preferably from the consulting or engineering sector within renewable energy.
• Strong English skills (written and spoken); knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Experienced Wind Turbine Engineer or a generalist with broad experience in electrical engineering (power engineering or similar), passion to dive into detailed design aspects of equipment and systems used in high- and low-voltage installations at the same time and interest to develop in the wind turbine industry.
• Knowledge of relevant IEC standards and ideally the essential criteria concerning power system design and rating of components including but not limited to transformers, switchgear, cables, and battery systems.
• Knowledge within the wind turbine generator design would be an asset.
• Experience with manufacturing survey, FAT and offshore commissioning will be seen as positive.
• Solid understanding of electrical power systems, grid integration, and grid code requirements.
• Experience working with electrical side of power generation (Wind, PV, CHP, inverters, controllers, synchronous generators, etc.) or grid.
• Knowledge of relevant grid codes and standards (e.g., ENTSO-E, RfG, VDE-AR-N 4110/4120/4130, FGW TG3/TG4/TG8, IEC 61400-21, IEC 61400-24, IEEE standards).

As a person you should be a team player with strong communication skills, able to keep a positive and proactive attitude, with a solution-oriented, pragmatic, and flexible mindset. It is crucial to have strong customer centricity and ability to convey the added value of DNV services. Also, the ability to work in depth with assignments and having a good balance between detail and overview is a key to succeed in this role. Security and compliance with statutory requirements in the countries in which we operate is essential for DNV. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as part of the offer process, in accordance with applicable country-specific laws and practices.