Senior Electrical Systems & Components Engineer

Om jobbet

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer eager to drive innovation in wind power technology? We’re looking for a Senior Electrical Systems & Components Engineer to optimize the operational performance of our onshore and offshore wind assets. In this role, you’ll apply your deep knowledge of WTG frequency converter technology and electrical design to support project engineering, troubleshooting, and predictive maintenance. Join our international team, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and help us shape the future of sustainable energy.

We now have an opportunity for the right candidate to further strengthen our team as Senior Electrical Systems and Components Engineer for the WTG Electrical System Team which is located in Offshore Engineering, with focus area of WTG Frequency Converter Technology.

The Engineering department is a team of highly qualified experts and the technical know-how centre within Business Area Wind, setting the standards and guidelines as well as being embedded within our projects, both through the development and implementation phase and later on take over the support to the operations as Backoffice. You will be a part of the WTG System Engineering team, working with colleagues located across the various European locations.

Be in your element with BA Wind

Our wind, solar and batteries business offers a unique opportunity to be in your element working to help harness the forces which will take us to fossil freedom.

As part of BA Wind, you will play a key role in one of the most exciting pipelines in the industry with 24GW of capacity stretching out more than a decade ahead across our key European markets.

You won’t only be involved in developing projects but also pioneering cutting-edge innovation, new business models and ways of working with communities and the environment. Working as part of a leading European utility also means you could be helping a growing number of major businesses and brands achieve their own sustainability goals through partnerships.

Din profil

Your role



In this role, you will be a key contributor to the operational control and performance optimization of our offshore and onshore wind assets. You will collaborate closely with the Engineering organization, offering your expertise to ensure assets operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with industry standards. A core element of this position involves fostering knowledge growth within the department: you will create, refine, and deploy best-in-class practices on electrical topics, ensuring the entire team stays at the forefront of evolving technologies.

Throughout the operational lifecycle of our wind farms—from commissioning through decommissioning—you will support ongoing technical evaluations, conduct root cause analyses (RCAs) at the main component level, and oversee the technical integrity of various systems. Your extensive background in the electrical design of modern wind turbines, especially frequency converter technology, will be instrumental in identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and driving innovation across our portfolio.

As the Senior Electrical Systems & Components Engineer, you will also serve as a subject-matter expert, informing decision-making processes, guiding cross-functional teams, and ensuring that all engineering solutions align with both immediate operational needs and long-term strategic goals. By recognizing the potential of emerging technologies and consistently enhancing our technical standards, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable energy production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ad hoc support to the O&M organisation by providing technical expertise from commissioning to end of warranty to decommissioning of the windfarm

• Root Cause Analysis and Risk Assessments
• Investigation of predictive maintenance strategies for WTG electrical systems by use of FMECA
• Support of projects during the Technical Due Diligence and contract phases.
• Support to interface management during construction phase of electrical installations in on- and offshore wind farms.
• Establishing relationships with internal stakeholders, like operation and maintenance, project managers and suppliers.
• Preparing technical requirements for projects and their clarification during the preparation of contract documents.
• In particular, compliance with the quality requirements in relation to the entire operation life time of the assets must be taken into account
• Review of design documentation from suppliers and contractors to ensure that projects are completed according to specifications
• Power system protection philosophy for WTG and networks (protection functions, relays settings, signal interface with SCADA, etc.)
• Be active in the machine interface learning for WTG’s and wind farms
• Preparing/updating technical documentation.

Your profile

We are seeking an electrical engineer with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering who combines a robust theoretical background with strong practical skills. The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in the wind energy sector, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of WTG Frequency Converter Technology, wind industry project engineering, and troubleshooting for complex mechatronic systems. Experience in the offshore wind industry - including debugging at both the turbine and park levels is highly desirable:

Next to this, you bring:

• M. Sc. in Electrical Engineering or comparable
• Broad-based theoretical knowledge and practical foundation
• Required knowledge / experience in:
• WTG Frequency Converter Technology
• Wind industry project engineering
• Trouble-shooting within components and complex mechatronic systems
• Preferred knowledge / experience in:
• Offshore wind industry with its state of the art technology
• Debugging of fault events on WTG - and park level
• Basic knowledges in the following topics are welcome but not requested
• EMR, EMC, Lightning and Bonding
• HV  66 kV / 132 kV  WTG power equipment as switchgear and cable between trafo and switchgear
• Open mindset such as exploring unknown areas
• Min 5 to 10 years of professional experience in this respective industry
• Teamwork and communication skills for a close cooperation with various departments in an international environment
• Good language skills both writing and oral in English, it would be beneficial if you have other language skills as Danish, German or Swedish
• Flexible approach to travel for e.g. visiting OEMs and turbine inspections at site or workshop

In this role you will be directly responsible for:

• Support continuous improvements and lessons learned during the value chain from early design to operations

Why not start your journey to working for fossil freedom by applying now?

Location   Kolding, Denmark

Flere oplysninger

Our offer

Looking for a career with growth?

Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?

The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We’ll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons.

We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.

You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.

More Information 

For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact hiring manager Morten Kildeberg, morten.kildeberg@vattenfall.com. For more information about the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact our recruiter Christian Pathuel, christian.pathuel@vattenfall.com

We welcome your application in English no later than 24.03.2025. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information. 

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfil within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata. 

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Om os

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years. We employ around 21 000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.