• Job Description

  Req#: 43026

  Are you enthusiastic about renewable energy and eager to make a global impact? If you are ready to kick-start your career in sustainable energy and be part of an exciting journey, apply now and join us in revolutionizing the renewable energy landscape!
  

  Power Solutions > VPS Region NCE > Functional Lead Siting Solutions NCE
  Vestas Power Solutions (VPS) is where new product ideas are developed, matured, improved, and tested. Within Vestas Power Solutions (VPS), you'll find our matrix organization, VPS Region NCE. In this department you will be reporting to the Functional Lead Siting Solutions NCE and supporting the Siting Solution Engineers working in NCE.
  Siting Solution Engineers are specialized in the comprehensive analysis of site climatic conditions throughout the wind farm value chain. That involves technical screening for new sites, designing and managing measurement campaigns, optimizing configurations, layouts, and operational settings of wind farms to ensure they are ideally suited for their respective sites. This optimization ultimately leads to best-in-class Levelized Cost of Energy (LCoE), benefiting Vestas and our valued customers.

  Responsibilities
  You will be responsible for a range of multi-disciplinary tasks that provide crucial support to the NCE Siting Community. These tasks include

  • Conduct in-depth analysis of climatic data from various sites
  • Assist in the greenfield screening process
  • Perform Geographic Information System (GIS) tasks
  • Create and implement solutions using Python programming
  • Collaborate with Siting Engineers on research projects related to data science
  • Engage in miscellaneous tasks and activities as needed

  Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in the final year of a Master's degree program in the field of engineering, with a preference for specializations in renewable energy, wind energy, aerodynamics, meteorology, geographic information, information technology or physics
  • Proficiency in Python programming, including the ability to develop and implement solutions using Python
  • Basic understanding of wind turbine design and wind resource assessment
  • Basic understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and experience with GIS tools and applications
  • A good theoretical foundation in wind measurement campaigns, including an understanding of relevant concepts and principles
  • Practical skills and hands-on experience with industry-specific software tools such as windPRo, WAsP, and GIS
  • Fluent proficiency in both spoken and written English

  Competencies

  • Demonstrates professionalism and unwavering commitment. Exhibits dedication to quality. Possesses good analytical and communication skills
  • Displays flexibility and maintains a positive attitude. Approaches problems with an innovative mindset. Thrives in complex environments alongside influential colleagues
  • Proficient in considering both commercial and technical aspects to grasp the bigger picture
  • Self-motivated and capable of working efficiently while fostering collaboration towards common objectives
  • Takes accountability seriously, consistently delivering on commitments, and isn't afraid to seek clarity, raise concerns, or contribute ideas

  What we offer
  This role serves as an excellent steppingstone for launching a career in Vestas R&D or transitioning into a role with a stronger market and customer focus at VPS Region NCE, depending on your personal preferences.
  Despite our status as an established name, Vestas remains a relatively young company, guided by our core values: simplicity, accountability, passion, and collaboration. These values create a culture of flexibility and agility, granting you the autonomy to exercise creativity and work efficiently within diverse, international teams.
  At Vestas, we place high importance on innovative ideas, swift execution, agility, and delivering tangible results.
  

  Additional information
  Your work location will be either Berlin or Hamburg in Germany.
  You will be expected to work 20 hours per week within lecture periods with the possibility to work additional hours during lecture free periods.
  If all the above matches your interest and qualifications, please apply no later than 2nd Feb 2024.
  Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

  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.

• About the company

  Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner in sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with +140 GW of wind turbines in 85 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.

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