Power Systems Engineer – Control

PPC Controls is an R&D organisation and part of Vestas Power Solutions (VPS). Our primary focus within PPC Controls is to bridge the requirements of Transmission Systems Operators (TSO) with the capabilities of our Hybrid Power Plant controller. This involves the development of sophisticated control algorithms to enhance the functionality of our Power Plant controller to meet stringent grid code requirements.

Our responsibilities extend to the design of Grid connection offerings in alignment with emerging market demands and the ancillary services market (i.e., Function like FCR, FFR among others).

Our team comprises 20 professionals, showcasing a rich diversity in skill sets, seniority levels, and ethnic backgrounds. Upholding the Vestas values of Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity, and Passion, we have cultivated a culture that aspires to achieve high standards.

As a global team, our engineers are based in Denmark and Portugal. We maintain a close collaboration with our counterparts in Chennai, India, as well as throughout our value chain. This collaborative approach ensures effective project delivery, reflecting our commitment to quality.

Responsibilities:-

• Design control algorithms for complex industrial applications and validate their performance
• Exhibit good knowledge of software design and implementation, coupled with a solid understanding of electrical grids and power systems
• Design and implement control functionalities for power plant control using model-based design with MATLAB/Simulink
• Proficient in using Linear Control Design tools such as Bode, Nyquist, Kalman, root locus
• Familiar with basic concepts of Optimal Control, Model-Predictive Control & System Identification
• Conduct verification of plant-level electrical performance in simulation environments such as Simulink Test/PSCAD and in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test setups
• Assume a technical lead role in software development projects, applying V-model and agile project management principles

Qualifications:-

• Preference for master’s degree within Electrical power engineering or similar discipline
• Knowledgeable about the Grid code requirements at Point of Connection (PoC)
• Experience/knowledge about the Grid stability problems (Harmonics, Flicker, Voltage drop, Interarea oscillation, Resonance)
• Conventional synchronous generators and their control
• General understanding electrical power system
• Knowledge about Electrical components (Transformers, STATCOM, SynCon, PV)
• Proficient user of MATLAB/Simulink & PSCAD software tools
• Working knowledge in power systems controls like wind power plants or HVDC plants etc

Competencies:-

As a person you are self-motivated, professional, and committed by nature. You have a good sense of quality and a can-do mentality. Furthermore, you have:

• Understanding of complex technical systems and ability to organize them in a structured way
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and to establish good team working relations is essential
• Pragmatic, structured and hands-on in your working style; you get things done
• Advanced written and verbal English communication skills
• Good experiences in working with cross-functional projects
• Good coordinating skills and following-up
• Highly developed Interpersonal skills, a natural curiosity and interest for people
• Motivation to learn

Location:-

• Chennai, India.

Company Overview:-

Vestas strives to be the most inclusive workplace in the sustainable energy industry and ensure equal opportunities for everyone regardless of the social identity. We are stronger as a company not despite our differences, but because of them, both professionally and personally. Beyond a diverse workforce, we want to ensure that all of our employees are included and actively contributing to Vestas’ success and innovation. Only then can we become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions and ensure sustainability in everything we do.

At Vestas, we offer global opportunities for people with growth mindsets and the desire to make a shared and positive impact. We work in the true spirit of our corporate values: accountability, simplicity, collaboration, and passion. We expect everyone to live up to these in their day to day work – no matter what you do and where you are in the organisation.