Senior Electrical Engineer
Construction, Engineering & Trades · Civil & Industrial Engineering · Electrical Engineering
In short
Vattenfall seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer with broad WTG HV and LV systems knowledge for its Wind Business Area in Kolding. This role involves shaping the reliability, safety, and lifecycle performance of electrical systems across Vattenfall’s operational wind portfolio, focusing on continuous improvement and fleet-wide strategic influence. The position requires a degree in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in the wind energy industry, with a focus on asset management and technical problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize maintenance strategies and asset management plans
- Lead technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA)
- Assess technical risks and support data-driven decision-making across the fleet
- Define technical requirements for inspections, repairs, monitoring systems, and maintenance activities
- Support supplier selection, contract development, and technical performance evaluations
- Maintain OPEX assumptions, budgets, and cost models
- Evaluate, test, and implement innovative technologies incl. inspection and repair solutions
- Review technical proposals for component purchases and refurbishments
- Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization
- Occasional international travel (less than 25 days per year)
Requirements
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Significant experience within the wind energy industry, preferably covering multiple stages of the Electrical life cycle, including design, manufacturing, inspection, repair, and operations
- Strong knowledge of electrical degradation and failure mechanisms, component integrity, inspection and testing methodologies, and repair techniques
- Experience leading technical investigations and Root Cause Analyses, using electrical condition monitoring and diagnostic testing to support data-driven assessments of component health
- The ability to communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working effectively across multidisciplinary teams and influencing technical decisions
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English
Desired Qualifications
- Offshore wind experience
- Experience developing or optimizing HV and LV maintenance strategies
- The ability to adapt effectively to changing operational environments, procedures, and digital tools
- Familiarity with IEC standards relevant to wind turbine generators, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical systems
- Experience working with OEMs, service providers, certification bodies, and other technical stakeholders
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding role
- International and collaborative environment
- Technical expertise highly valued
- Opportunity to influence Electrical reliability and innovation across a large and diverse WTG portfolio
- Key expert role within Offshore Engineering and contribute to strategic technical decisions
- Work on some of the industry’s most challenging wind turbine electrical systems
- Collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across Europe
- Develop your technical expertise and professional network in a growing renewable energy business
- Attractive employment conditions and excellent opportunities for personal and professional development
- Knowledge sharing fundamental to how we work with an "Ask & Share" culture
- Pre-employment screening
#Engineering#Wind#Renewables#Electrical#HV#LV#Asset Management
Company
Vattenfall
Job Posted
1 day ago
Expires
in 2 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
Kolding, Denmark
Qualification
Bachelor
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