Job Description Summary

The Technical Leader leads projects and initiatives with broad scope and high impact to the business or is a recognized expert in a specialized field. In this role you will be responsible for major and complex assignments with long-term business implications, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, and contribute to the overall business strategy

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Involvement in system design activities throughout the process flow.
• Mentoring of other subject matter experts and design engineers.
• Chairing design reviews for individual components, sub-assemblies, and key engineering deliverables during tendering and contract execution stages.
• Supporting governance and training initiatives to ensure proper execution of design review guidelines.
• The position requires identifying, developing, evaluating, and introducing innovative engineering solutions to create market-winning proposals, providing key technical direction to large projects during contract execution phases, and delivering technical consultation on product problems throughout the business.
• Supports Engineering disciplines in safeguarding design qualities, organizes lessons-learned documentation and communication throughout the organization.
• Maintains an active role in product introduction, cost improvements, schedule adherence, and problem resolution.
• Developing technical competencies by establishing and delivering structured technical training schemes within the business line.
• Supporting staff development, participating in interviews for promotions and hirings within Engineering/Technology up to Senior Engineer level, and actively mentoring and coaching identified high-potential Engineering talents.
• Providing technical consultation to cross-functional teams to improve or resolve design, manufacturing, supply, or field issues, ensuring comprehensive support across all business functions.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Senior Engineer role
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Problem analysis and resolution capabilities.
• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to pursue engineering integrity under adverse conditions and interface effectively with most organizational levels. Lean experience is preferred.
• M.Sc. or B.Sc. in Power Engineering or in Electrical Engineering in Power Electronics, Power System Analysis, Transmission and Distribution Systems, Power Systems and Markets, Renewable Energy, Smart Grids, Alternative Technologies in Power & Energy.
• These combined with studies e.g. in Automation, Signal Processing, Control Systems or Programming would give a good background for this job.

Required knowledge and skills:

• In-depth understanding of compensation systems, power system analysis, and modeling (e.g., integration of FACTS systems, system performance analysis, and grid code compliance studies)
• Understanding of power electronics, power system controls, and preferably real-time systems, signal processing, and programming
• Experience with simulation tools such as PSCAD, Matlab/Simulink, DigSilent PowerFactory, PSS/E, ATP, or ETAP
• Ability to take a leading role in challenging engineering tasks/work packages and guide other engineers in a business-oriented environment
• Familiarity with international, national, and customer-specific standards for electrical systems and the design and integration of FACTS systems
• Strong collaboration skills and a problem-solving mindset
• Excellent prioritizing and time management skills, ensuring on-time delivery
• Good documentation, communication, and presentation skills
• Fluent written and oral English skills; additional language skills are a benefit

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No