Siting Solutions Specialist

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Vestas as a Siting Solutions Specialist? Join our innovative team and have an integral part in influencing the development of wind power projects in Southeast European countries. You will be responsible for devising contemporary turbine siting approaches, engaging with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, and representing Vestas at industry events. If you are enthusiastic about sustainable energy and ready to contribute to technological advancements in a rapidly evolving region, this opportunity could be perfect for you.

Vestas Technology & Operations > Frontend Engineering & Technology MED > Siting Solutions

Regional Technology and Engineering MED represents the corporate Technology & Operations (VTO) organization regional business unit Mediterranean (MED). The position is open in the Frontend Engineering & Technology team in the Southeast European sub-region, providing onshore solutions for Southeast European countries. Our main responsibilities centre around technical contracting, technical value engineering, customization, and execution, regional product market strategy, and product integrity management. The role of the Siting Solutions Engineer is to be responsible for turbine siting and project optimization, representing Vestas at relevant industry conferences or working groups, and establishing and growing strategic relationships with engineering counterparts within Vestas' key customers and influential third-party consultants.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities as Siting Solutions Specialist will be to act as an outward-focused technical customer advisor, ensuring we present fully optimized wind power plant layouts and wind turbine configurations on a bid or project request, as well as reviewing and optimizing customer proposed layouts. After an intensive onboarding, you will be assigned to Vestas' siting activities in Southeast European countries and closely collaborating with colleagues from our Global Siting Center.

• Develop project-specific siting technical solutions to maximize project value while solidly managing technical risks
• Utilize knowledge of Vestas turbines and regional wind conditions to provide expertise and support to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify market requirements and trends to provide feedback towards the product development team and to promote Vestas' products & solutions within the owned markets
• Enable efficient interfaces between Sales, Technical Functions, and external stakeholders
• Ensure knowledge sharing and collaboration across regional and global siting teams through coaching, mentoring, and open feedback
• Defend Vestas siting results and support customers' efforts to finance Vestas' turbines with third-party consultants
• Guide market-specific internal improvement projects, develop and coordinate the continuous improvement of tools and processes, and collaborate on projects utilizing siting data to create value

Qualifications

• As a minimum, a bachelor's degree in science or engineering (Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science, Meteorology, Physics, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Wind Power). Also, other fields are to be considered together with the candidate's experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience completing energy and suitability analysis for industrial-scale wind power plants, including experience in a sales support role
• Knowledge of statistics and mechanical load principles is required, while familiarity with meteorology, wind resource assessment, and IEC 61400 standards is beneficial
• Experience with WindPro and WAsP is beneficial, as is experience with OpenWind, CFD, or Mesoscale modelling for wind power applications
• Additional coding skills (e.g., Python or MatLab) are beneficial
• Besides all technical aspects, you'll need to have full customer service awareness; experience supporting commercial negotiations would also be ideal

Competencies

• Solid technical skills with a problem-solving attitude and strong analytical skills
• ​​​​​​​Solution-oriented with a solid focus on simplicity
• Fluency in Romanian and English (spoken and written) is necessary; knowing additional Eastern European languages would be ideal
• Ability to work in a time-sensitive setting and organize priorities in a technical, sales-oriented environment, where providing high-quality assessments and discussing them with different stakeholders is required daily (comprehensive oral and written communication skills in both Romanian and English)
• Highly organized and able to prioritize daily work in a fast-moving environment.
• Highly motivated, autonomous, who can work with little supervision, skilled at stakeholder management (internal and external stakeholders)
• Ability to be innovative and creative with a result-oriented, customer-focused mindset who can work with little supervision and with an international team

What we offer

We provide a collaborative workplace with ample opportunities for professional and personal growth in an inspiring, international environment as part of a leading global wind turbine manufacturer. Joining us means being at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions and contributing to the green energy transition through innovative solutions. You will work alongside skilled and enthusiastic colleagues who share an interest in wind energy, providing a positive atmosphere within the department. This role offers a chance to build a career within a global company in an exciting industry.

As a Siting Solutions Specialist, you can explore career paths in Frontend Engineering & Technology within Vestas, the most sustainable company in the world. You will be developing your technical competencies to become a functional expert in the area of turbine siting and project optimization, interacting with internal and external stakeholders, including our Global Siting Center. As a Siting Solutions Engineer, you join a highly motivated, business-oriented, and diversified team of engineers (mechanical, electrical, SCADA), and you'll work together to achieve the best results for our clients.

We are truly leaders in sustainability; Vestas was ranked "Most Sustainable Company in the World 2022.".

We aspire to be the most inclusive company within the energy industry and provide a workplace where every employee feels safe, and valued and knows that their voice will be heard.

Additional information

The primary location of this position is Bucharest, Romania.

To be considered for this role, you must apply online before January 29, 2025. We will review applications on an ongoing basis. We can withdraw from the job and reserve the right to do so at any time, including before the advertised closing date.

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DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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 173 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.