System Manager, Energy Management Systems (EMS) & Hybrid Power Plant Controller (HPPC)

• Job offer expiration: 01/07/2026
• Type of work: Hybrid
• Role: Individual Contributor / Specialist
• Location: Europe, Denmark

Serve as the overall system‑responsible owner for EMS and HPPC features, performance, control architecture, and compliance.

Define the concept and system architecture of EMS and HPPC, focusing on:

• Plant‑level and asset‑level control strategies
• Dispatch logic, scheduling, and operational modes
• Dynamic control of hybrid plants (BESS + PV + WTG)
• Interaction with grid, customer SCADA, and energy trading platforms

Specify, scope, and prioritize control and functional requirements for software development teams.

Ensure EMS delivers:

• SoC/SOH‑aware energy management
• Power/energy scheduling and dispatch
• Market participation logic
• Customer‑specific control modes and operational strategies

Ensure HPPC delivers:

• Hybrid plant coordination and active/reactive power control
• Grid support functions: voltage control, frequency response, synthetic inertia, FRT
• Compliance with European and national grid codes for hybrid systems

Use simulation tools (primarily MATLAB/Simulink, optionally PowerFactory or PSCAD) to:

• Validate control concepts
• Analyze dynamic system behavior
• Evaluate compliance with dynamic grid requirements
• Support controller optimization and edge‑case behavior

Collaborate with power electronics, software, and grid‑connection teams to align control behavior across the plant.
Participate in customer development projects to clarify requirements and define optional/custom EMS/HPPC functionality.
Support pre‑sales and quotation phases 

Must‑haves

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Automation, or similar.

Strong understanding of:

• Control system design for grid‑connected assets
• EMS control, scheduling, and dispatch logic
• Hybrid power plant control (PV + WTG + BESS)
• Dynamic grid behavior and response requirements

Proficiency with control‑focused simulation tools:

• MATLAB/Simulink (primary requirement)
• Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar tools is beneficial

Solid understanding of grid codes relevant to control behavior:

• ENTSO‑E NC RfG
• National TSO/DSO requirements

Experience writing functional specifications and translating them into software development requirements.

Nice‑to‑haves

Experience with grid‑forming or advanced inverter controls.

Familiarity with hybrid plant operational strategies and market‑driven control modes.

Understanding of communication protocols used in EMS and HPPC (Modbus, IEC 61850, OPC UA).

Experience working with customers, utilities, or technical certification bodies.

Location

This role can be based in our offices in Ikast or Hammel, with flexibility for hybrid work.

Ready to Grow Your Impact?

If you’re excited by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now! Send us your resume in English and help us build the energy systems of tomorrow.

Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you’re interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you’ll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.