Senior Development Engineer, Power Systems
About this role
Wärtsilä Energy Business is developing and delivering competitive products and solutions for the power systems across the globe. Our scope ranges from microgrids to large- interconnected grids and from base load to balancing markets.
The power systems around the globe are undergoing major transformations where the share of synchronous generation is decreasing in the generation mix. At Wärtsilä Energy we are committed to decarbonisation of energy and enabling 100 % renewable power generation. To be prepared for the transformation, regulators and grid operators are developing the requirements and novel market mechanisms. The Power Systems team has the invaluable role to ensure Wärtsilä's market position, competitiveness and compliance to regulation and requirements worldwide. We do this by our expertise in power systems, grid code requirements and modelling and simulation.
We are looking for a Senior Development Engineer, Power Systems to bring expertise in power systems, modelling and simulations and grid code requirements.
The Senior Development Engineer, Power Systems will be reporting to the General Manager, Power Systems. Preferred location is Vaasa, Finland, but also Wärtsilä locations in Helsinki or Turku can be considered.
Responsibilities
- As a Senior Development Engineer, Power Systems you will Assess power plant performance, interpret global grid code requirements, and analyse test results to ensure Wärtsilä engine power plants achieve regulatory compliance and expected operational performance.
- Develop power system models for Wärtsilä's synchronous engine power plant solutions and perform simulations with them using tools such as PowerFactory and PSCAD.
- Collaborate with the team in development activities, measurement campaigns or technical project and sales support cases as part of your daily activities.
- Develop and improve ways of working by applying tools such as Python automation and AI.
- Required Qualifications
- Educ