Senior Electrical Engineer - Wind Turbine Operations Technology

About the role

Vattenfall's Business Area Wind is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer with broad high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) wind turbine generator (WTG) systems knowledge. The role sits in the WTG Systems Engineering department, which sets standards and guidelines and supports operations as a back-office function. You will work with colleagues across European locations and shape the reliability, safety and lifecycle performance of electrical systems across Vattenfall's operational wind portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and optimize maintenance strategies and asset management plans
• Lead technical investigations and root cause analyses (RCA)
• Assess technical risks and support data-driven decisions across the fleet
• Define technical requirements for inspections, repairs, monitoring systems and maintenance activities
• Support supplier selection, contract development and technical performance evaluations
• Maintain OPEX assumptions, budgets and cost models
• Evaluate, test and implement new technologies, including inspection and repair solutions
• Review technical proposals for component purchases and refurbishments
• Share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement

The role involves occasional international travel to wind farms, supplier facilities and workshops, typically less than 25 days per year.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant experience in the wind energy industry, preferably across design, manufacturing, inspection, repair and operations
• Experience leading technical investigations and root cause analyses, using electrical condition monitoring and diagnostic testing
• Ability to explain complex technical topics to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and influencing technical decisions
• Professional proficiency in written and spoken English

Required skills

• Knowledge of electrical degradation and failure mechanisms, component integrity, inspection and testing methods and repair techniques
• Advantageous: offshore wind experience, HV and LV maintenance strategy development, IEC standards for wind turbines, transformers and switchgear, and experience with OEMs, service providers and certification bodies

What we offer

• A key expert role influencing electrical reliability and innovation across a large WTG portfolio
• Collaboration with colleagues across Europe in a growing renewable energy business
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Applications in English with a CV are submitted through the vacancy page; the deadline is 8 October 2026.