Senior Grid Integration Analyst to model and analyze complex renewable energy projects

Do you have a background in Electrical Engineering and would like to join a renewable energy company with an important agenda? We are looking for our new Senior Grid Integration Analyst, where you will support the core business with complex modelling and grid code compliant design optimization for our large pipeline of renewable energy projects.

European Energy is a green company in exponential growth. We develop, construct, and operate projects within solar- (PV) and wind power plants globally, as well as Power-to-X and Hybrid plants. Our six core values are the foundation of everything we do: In it together, Trust and courage, Ambition, Excitement, Inclusion, and Agility.

Your new department

You will be part of the EPC, Grid Integration department, which consists of 8 enthusiastic power system engineers. We handle all grid connection aspects for our solar- (PV) and wind power plants from early stage involvement with grid code clarifications, simulation model development in RMS and EMT domain, performing grid connection studies and taking care that the plants fulfill all grid code requirements as per project agreement. Furthermore, we are working close to various departments and equipment suppliers in relation to grid compliance testing and simulation model verification.

Your new role

As our new Senior Grid Integration Analyst, you will have a key role in ensuring the grid code compliance of our stand-alone and complex hybrid projects including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Power-to-X (PtX) facilities by conducting early stage risk assessment, developing advanced controls for unit and plant levels and undertake compliance studies with special focus on power quality aspects. You will collaborate closely with various internal departments and maintain external relationships with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution System Operators (DSOs), and consultants. Your expertise will be essential in navigating these interactions and ensuring project success.

Key responsibilities

• You will build steady-state, RMS, EMT and harmonic simulation models of our plants in DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD and/or PSS/E environment.
• You will conduct compliance studies and prepare technical documentation required for operational permits (EON/ION/FON).
• You will perform power quality assessments including evaluation of harmonic distortion, voltage unbalance, rapid voltage change, and support mitigation measures such as harmonic filter design.
• You will develop advanced tools to automate modeling, studies, and reporting.
• You will design advanced control and operational philosophies for co-located facilities and complete the required controller tuning.
• You will provide key insights for optimizing system designs.
• You will analyze the technical requirements for network connections in existing and new markets, to ensure that park designs comply with the local requirements.

Prerequisites to succeed in the position

We are looking fora team player with solid interpersonal and communication skills. You are highly motivated to work in the renewable energy sector and you have a systematic approach to solving tasks.

Moreover, we imagine that:

• You hold a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering.
• You have minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in grid connection of renewable power plants.
• You have expertise in power system design and grid code compliance studies in both time and frequency domain.
• You have a strong technical knowledge of power quality and power system control.
• You have experience working with DIgSILENT PowerFactory and PSCAD. Experience with PSS/E is an advantage.
• You are experienced with programming in Python or similar scripting language.
• You demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• You are fully proficient in English.

With us you get

• You will be part of an exponential growth adventure in an international company. We welcomed over 200 new colleagues per year since 2022 and with more than 40 nationalities represented in our HQ office you will hear a lot of different languages when you walk down the hallways.
• Knowledge sharing is important for us. We start every Monday with our global weekly morning meeting. Here the executive management and departments give us an update on projects and current focus areas.
• You will have ample opportunity to engage socially across the departments. We have a monthly Friday event, free gym in the basement, squash court, as well as sport events such as running club, football club, and mountain bike.
• We have an annual company trip where all colleagues globally meet for teambuilding and to create lasting memories together.

European Energy at a glance – The Power of Tomorrow, Today

European Energy is a Danish privately owned company founded in 2004 with headquarter in Copenhagen. We operate all the way from development, design, financing, construction, operation and selling of wind- and solar farms on land as well as off shore globally. As part of this, we are also very active in M&A activities across the full value chain. Further, we work with development of future energy solutions, e.g. Power-to-X. We have a solid collaboration with local stakeholders and want to involve all parts in the process.

We are now more than 780 employees with 41 nationalities represented in 23 countries, and we are growing rapidly in both Copenhagen and across our global offices. We all work for our common goal to be the most innovative partner within the green transition and to create The Power of Tomorrow, Today.

Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.

Apply now!

Workplace: Søborg, Denmark (HQ)

Manager: Executive Vice President, Head of EPC, Poul Jacobsen

Apply: Send your CV including your motivation for the job via the link to the right. We invite for conversations on a continuous basis, so please send your application as soon as possible.

Contact person: Talent Acquisition Partner, Caroline Greve Grønhøj, [email protected]

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Our working environment is built on mutual respect for the varied strengths and talents of our employees, with a flat hierarchy and entrepreneurial thinking at its foundation. Our employees value our flexible working culture, permitting better reconciliation of work and personal life. We are a team, whether it is in the workplace, on our company trips or during our weekly company training sessions. At European Energy, you will not only gain great colleagues, but also new friends from every corner of the globe.