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You know exactly what you need to look out for in order to select the right location for the right wind turbine. You are experienced in liaising with different decision-makers. You can represent and shine with your technical expertise. If you agree with all this, then read on, so that we can de-carbonize the future together.

Power Solutions >VPS Region NCE> Siting Solutions CENTRAL

VPS Region NCE represents the corporate product & technology organisation Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) in the 6+ GW p.a. regional business unit Northern & Central Europe (NCE), spanning west to east from Ireland to Kazakhstan and north to south from Norway to Uzbekistan and across the spectrum of Sustainable Energy Solutions with On- & Offshore wind at the core. Our main responsibilities center around technical contracting, technical value engineering, customisation and execution as well as regional product market strategy and product integrity management.

The role of the Siting Solutions (Lead) Engineer is responsible for turbine siting and project optimization, representing Vestas at relevant industry conferences or working groups as well as establishing and growing strategic relationships with engineering counterparts within Vestas' key customers and influential third-party consultants.

Your main responsibilities as Siting Solutions (Lead) Engineer will be to act as an outwards-focused technical customer advisor ensuring we present fully optimized wind power plant layouts and wind turbine configurations on a bid or project request as well as reviewing and optimizing customer proposed layouts. After an intensive onboarding, you will be assigned to Vestas' siting activities mainly in the German and Austrian market as part of the region Northern and Central Europe. In addition the Siting Solutions (Lead) Engineer will act as the Senior Engineer towards the direct peers within the team and will be the main lead on building market / regional specific internal improvement projects.

  • Develop project specific siting technical solutions to maximize project value while solidly managing technical risks
  • Utilize knowledge of Vestas turbines and regional wind conditions to provide expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders
  • Identify market requirements and trends to feedback towards the product development team and to promote Vestas' products & solutions within the German and Austrian market
  • Enable efficient interfaces between Sales, Technical Functions, and external stakeholders
  • Ensure knowledge sharing and collaboration across regional and global siting teams through coaching, mentoring and open feedback
  • Defend Vestas' siting results and support customers efforts to finance Vestas turbines with third party consultants
  • Create market specific internal improvement projects
  • Lead and contribute to internal functional improvement projects

Qualifications

  • M.Sc or B.Sc in Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace or Renewable Engineering including 5+ years' experience in a similar position
  • Experience in IEC or FGW standards or wind turbine design, power performance or noise testing
  • Great experience in common practice in site suitability assessments within the German or Austrian market
  • Knowledge and skills in working with software applications like windpro, additional coding skills are beneficial
  • Besides all technical aspects you'll need to have full customer service awareness
  • Solid analytical and methodical skills
  • Solution oriented with a clear focus on simplicity
  • Fluent German language skills (written and oral)

Competencies

  • Solid technical skills with problem solving attitude and strong analytical skills
  • High level of communication and negotiation skills with fluency in English and German language required, both written and spoken
  • Highly organised and able to prioritize daily work under fast-moving environment
  • Highly motivated and skilled at stakeholder management (internal and external stakeholders)
  • Ability to be innovative and creative with a result-oriented customer focused mindset who can work with little supervision and with an international team

What we offer

We offer an exciting workplace with great professional and personal development opportunities in an inspiring, international work environment with a global wind turbine manufacturer. You will be part of the front figure within sustainable energy solutions, and you will get the chance to make an impact on the green energy transition with innovative solutions. We are a team of skilled and committed colleagues who are all enthusiastic about wind energy. Working as a Siting Solutions Specialist opens career paths in Sales and Engineering within Vestas. We have a good atmosphere within the department, and everyone is always prepared to support when needed. With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future. Join us in the fight for a more sustainable world.

Additional Information

This role will report directly to Senior Director Technical Sales Management NCE Onshore Central.

Your work location can be in Hamburg or Rheine in Germany or Vienna in Austria. 

All enquiries are treated confidentially.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 145 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 

With 29,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings. 

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