Modelling Associate Engineer

Vattenfall aims to be Fossil free within one generation. A significant part of that journey is to develop, build and operate our Offshore Windfarms. With an increased competition on the market, increasing number of won projects and a larger asset portfolio the capability to design the world’s most efficient future wind farms is essential.

We are looking for a Modelling Associate Engineer for our modelling team within the System Design department. • Do you thrive in a true engineering environment with high technical focus and great ambitions?
• Will development and usage of mathematical models to answer complex questions motivate you?
• Are you motivated to solve complex real-world problems that can contribute to a fossil free future?
• Do you want to collaborate with some of the best specialists in the business in ‘Multidisciplinary engineering fields?
• Are you ready for accelerated learning?
• Would you like to take part in developing the future offshore wind farms?
• Would you like to work with a holistic mindset while having eyes for the details?

Then this is a great opportunity for you.

The modelling team within System Design department is the competence center for evaluation and modelling of technical solutions across the entire wind farm design. The Modelling Team is responsible for developing and operating the model suite we use to assess and evaluate the design of our future windfarms, utilizing advanced mathematical optimization techniques, co-simulation of multiparameter physical models and mastering the full complexity and impacts of such a design considering the full life time of the wind farms. The model suite is 100% developed in-house in Vattenfall due to its complexity and confidential content.

Your job
As our new Modelling Associate Engineer you will take part in developing, expanding and operating the model suite. The model suite enables Vattenfall to explore multiple potential solutions, create robust pre-designs of windfarms, to guide our business decisions as well as making credible pre-evaluations of new technologies on product, system and park level. The achieved findings and recommendations are essential to guide Vattenfall’s technology planning and technology roadmaps in order to be able to develop, construct and operate the most cost efficient windfarms in the world.

Main tasks includes:
• Create models of various parts of a windfarm design and integrate them in the Matlab based Vattenfall model suite for optimization purposes.
• Validate and ensure high quality of the models created
• Collaboration with technical experts across different engineering fields in the wind farm design process.
• Develop structured code primarily in Matlab
• Initiate exploration of potential new mathematical methods for optimization.
• Explore new technologies for windfarm designs
• Contributing to the process and using the Vattenfall model suite to navigate through the multiple possible combinations of components, methods and approaches, to narrow the solution space down to a few scenarios – the ones that has the highest potential for future Vattenfall wind parks.

Your profile:
You have an innovative mind-set and can see yourself working in a department where we value entrepreneurship, the pragmatic approach and helpfulness in our daily work. You can work self-dependent while sharing and seeking knowledge inside and outside the team. You show initiative and have a flexible approach to your work. You possess good interpersonal skills and can communicate technical messages on a clear and constructive way both internally and to external partners. You thrive in an informal environment, where we often invent the process and tools. In addition, the following qualifications are important for this position:

• Engineering Master’s degree (or equal) with a relevant scope such as wind engineering, applied mathematics or Physics
• Experience with the complex design of a windfarm is a plus, but depending on the candidate not an absolute must
• Strong analytical mind, that on one side can dig deep into advanced modelling methods and on the other side understands the business impact of the results, and see the bigger picture
• Experience with software development and software architecture is a plus
• Strong Matlab skills
• Sitting in the System design department, a profound system understanding with multiple parameters and interfaces, embracing high complexity, is paramount
• Natural curiosity and strong personal drive to constantly challenge the perceived reality, and do your best to steer away from sub-optimal solutions
• Strong command of English, both verbally and written
• Previous engineering experience 0-3 years

We offer:
We offer a challenging and independent job in an informal working environment. Good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the possibility to work with some of the absolute best in the field. You will be working in an interdisciplinary and international team and you can always count on support from committed colleagues. We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Location:

Office location is Kolding, Denmark, but occasional travel within northern Europe shall be expected.

More information:

For more information about the recruitment process contact Jette Ingeberg, Senior Recruiter on +45 22 57 07 51.For inquires relating to the job content and scope feel free to contact Thomas Hjort, Head of System Design on +45 27 87 49 07.

Application
We look forward to receiving your application in English, including CV and cover letter via the application button at this page. The application deadline is October 20th 2019, but we conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. Therefore we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.

Our Organization:

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build 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.

Energy is our contribution to quality of life – day after day. With around 20.000 colleagues Vattenfall provides comprehensive electricity and heating offerings to several million customers in northern Europe. For the work ahead we need people who are fully dedicated to our customers and to a sustainable society – people like you.

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind as well as other non-hydro Renewable activities like solar PV and batteries. Today we develop, construct and operate wind generation in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK. In addition, we have a clear strategy to develop our solar PV and battery operations further.

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