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Senior Electrical Engineer
Posted 29 days agoLSP Renewables have partnered with a leading IPP in the European Solar PV industry to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer in Copenhagen, Denmark, to be responsible for the electrical system design of our clients solar PV- and BESS plants and their grid connection, making sure to implement techno-economical optimal electrical design and that this design complies with legislations, standards and grid connection requirements.
Our client develop, construct, and operate utility-scale solar parks across Europe, and are active across 12 countries. They have half a GW in their operating portfolio and a multi GW development pipeline. The successful candidate will be a key resource in our clients Engineering team.
Key Responsibilities
- Design the HV, MV and LV electrical systems for PV- and BESS plants, from the inverters to the grid connection point.
- Dimension the HV, MV and LV AC cables and their connections between electrical equipment and cooperate with the PV Design Team for the cable trench design.
- Provide technical expertise to the procurement team with technical specifications for electrical equipment and evaluate offers with regards to price, quality etc.
- In close cooperation with EPC Project Managers, manage external suppliers, contractors, and consultants for electrical substation design, construction and commissioning:
- Prepare technical specifications with detailed scope definitions for procurement and ensure the substation design complies with Grid Connection Agreements and project specific local requirements.
- Lead technical negotiations for grid connection and electrical equipment related procurement such as high-voltage switchgear and transformers.
- Follow suppliers to comply with the technical aspects of their contract and the project timeline during the contract period.
- Provide expert knowledge for the optimization of park designs and coordinate the design work with other colleagues from the Engineering Department (PV Designers, Instrumentation & Control Engineers), as well as with EPC Project Managers.
- Manage external consultants during the Detailed Design phase of PV- and BESS plants, when it is chosen to outsource design packages.
- Assisting Commissioning Team on site with technical expertise when needed for cold and hot commissioning of electrical equipment.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience with electrical power systems.
- BSc. or MSc. in Electrical- or Power System Engineering or similar.
- Expertise with electrical substations for transmission and distribution systems and/or grid connection of renewable energy projects such as PV, BESS or wind power plants.
- Sound understanding of Grid Code requirements and main electrical components such as high-voltage switchgear and transformers.
- Experience with technical project management and interfacing various stakeholders while keeping a high focus on quality and timeline.
- Proficient in English, any other European language would be an advantage
Ella Conway