Statcom Expert & Project Manager

Statcom Expert & Project Manager

Permanent

Berlin- Germany

With your extensive experience in HV Reactive Power Compensation System technology and proven track record in project management, you will take responsibility for the preparation, planning and implementation of EGI Statcom projects. Your responsibilities will include the quality, budget, schedule and reporting of your project and/or sub-project. In addition to your specialist experience, you must also be an efficient organizer, assertive, a capable communicator and a team player.

Typical activities involve (but are not limited to):

• Defining plant-specific requirements for the Statcom system especially defining single line diagrams and Statcom layouts included in client substations;
• Editing technical guidelines for Statcom components and equipment and their interface connection;
• Supervision and quality checks during the Statcom plant and its auxiliary system installation process;
• Controlling the entire technical implementation process from developing concepts, and drafting tender documents to award contracts and accepting delivery from customers and contracting parties;
• Ensuring that technical customer requirements are implemented and compliance with the relevant guidelines and regulations in accordance with all safety regulations;
• Drawing up comparisons of technical and economic alternatives and doing preparatory work for cost-intensive investment decisions;
• Actively collaborating with project managers, drawing up reports, budget forecasts and schedules, attending construction meetings, placing orders under framework agreements;
• Quality control by taking part in factory acceptance tests and on-site operational tests Statcom plant primary equipment;
• Approval and checking of Statcom equipment and plant documentation;
• Determine basic requirements for Statcom components and equipment, transformer and busbar control and protection equipment and Statcom auxiliary power supply concepts.

Your profile

• Master's degree in electrical engineering;
• 5+ years of relevant experience with Statcom, Reactive Power Compensation systems (SVC, MSCDN, etc…) and primary and secondary equipment for HV substations (up to 400kV);
• Experiences (basics) in electrical network calculation, insulation coordination and Statcom design studies;
• Knowledge in HV/MV transformer and cable design, control cables and optical fibre cables;
• Knowledge of modelling languages, data analytics and simulation software widely used in the energy industry (PowerFactory, PSSE, Matlab, etc);
• Great knowledge and experience in the use of ITWO, SAP and MS Office;
• Fluent in English and German;
• Knowledge of French and/or another language is a strong asset.

What we offer

• Permanent contract or freelance position;
• Attractive salary package and an extensive array of fringe benefits;
• Exciting, professional and international environment in a fast-growing company;
• Unique training, personal development and growth opportunities;