Lead Control Systems Engineer - FACTS, Tampere - Academic Work
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Job Description
About the role As a Lead Control Engineer, you will design and implement control features for large-scale grid integration projects. You will bridge the gap between theoretical design and real-world application through laboratory testing and onsite commissioning. You are offered Our client offers the opportunity to become a subject matter expert in grid integration while working on high-impact projects and collaborating within a diverse, global team. Work tasks This role involves end-to-end responsibility for control system implementation, from initial design and simulation to onsite commissioning and R&D. - Design control systems for high-power reactive power compensators. - Produce high-quality study documents and technical specifications. - Plan and execute control and protection testing in laboratory environments. - Manage system energizing and onsite commissioning of compensators. - Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and stakeholders. - Support technical tendering and equipment sourcing evaluations. - Conduct R&D activities to advance FACTS control system design. We are looking for - Advanced knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering. - Understanding of control theory for grid-connected devices. - Knowledge of compensation systems and power electronics. - Experience using simulation tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, or RTDS. - Fluent written and oral English communication skills. - Have completed advanced academic studies in Power System Engineering or equivalent. It is meritorious if you have - Experience with PSSE simulation software. - Knowledge of STATCOM and SVC technologies. - Previous experience in technical negotiations with stakeholders. - Willingness to travel for onsite commissioning. Our recruitment process This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
Company Information
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Responsibilities
- Design control systems for high-power reactive power compensators.
- Produce high-quality study documents and technical specifications.
- Plan and execute control and protection testing in laboratory environments.
- Manage system energizing and onsite commissioning of compensators.
- Participate in technical negotiations with end customers and stakeholders.
- Support technical tendering and equipment sourcing evaluations.
- Conduct R&D activities to advance FACTS control system design.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge in Electrical Power Engineering
- Understanding of control theory for grid-connected devices
- Knowledge of compensation systems and power electronics
- Experience using simulation tools such as PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, or RTDS
- Fluent written and oral English communication skills
- Have completed advanced academic studies in Power System Engineering or equivalent
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
MastersRecruitment Process
- 1This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our clients wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.
