Grid Connection Engineer - Offshore (w/m/d)
Deutschland, Hamburg, Hamburg
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Renewable Energy
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Grid Connection Engineer to support offshore wind projects with a strong focus on grid compliance, power system studies, and technical integration. The role requires hands-on experience with grid connection engineering, stakeholder management, and compliance verification according to German grid codes and TSO requirements. Previous experience with offshore wind developers is considered a key advantage.
What are you going to do
- Review and validate power system models using DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, or similar simulation tools.
- Manage and oversee subcontractors performing grid connection, conformity, and design studies.
- Prepare and review ONAR, NAR, and other grid compliance studies and supporting documentation.
- Assess turbine, converter, PPC, and network models to ensure compliance with project and operational requirements.
- Identify compliance gaps, perform technical investigations, and develop corrective solutions through calculations and simulations.
- Define and verify interfaces between TSO, PPC, SCADA systems, and other project stakeholders while ensuring alignment with VDE-AR-N 4131 and grid connection requirements.
Essential skills and knowledge
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in offshore wind projects, ideally on the developer side.
- Strong expertise in grid compliance studies, including ONAR, NAR, VDE-AR-N 4131, and TSO requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD, or comparable power system simulation software.
- Solid understanding of PPC, SCADA systems, plant control concepts, and grid connection interfaces.
- Excellent stakeholder and interface management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple technical parties effectively.
- Fluency in english is required