Offshore Wind Electrical Engineer

Location Tokyo
Salary ¥7000000 - ¥10000000 per annum
Job type Permanent
Sector Offshore Wind
Reference BBBH25959_1710297969

A local wind developer is currently seeking a seasoned electrical engineer with previous experience of working on power plant design and installation. You will have the opportunity to be hands-on and dynamically involved in offshore wind power projects, within a top wind developer and will have the opportunity to drastically impact the electrical work on the project.

Role and Responsibilties

  • Involvement in the design and installation management of transmission and distribution systems related to offshore wind power generation.
  • Responsibilities as a project engineer in the offshore wind power project team, focusing on advancing technical tasks.
  • Anticipation of assignments to multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaboration with transmission and distribution manufacturers and partner companies to design and supervise transmission and distribution systems.
  • Opportunity to gain experience as a project manager while engaging in the above tasks.
  • Expectation to oversee a single project comprehensively, including:
    • Comparing, examining, and evaluating the feasibility of EPC contractors for wind power plant construction from both commercial and technical perspectives.
    • Considering procurement aspects.
    • Conducting meetings with various manufacturers and contractors.
    • Handling procurement arrangements.

Required Skillset/Experience

  • Previous experience of high-voltage transmission, distribution, and cable design
  • Experience in foundation engineering for power plants, plants, or marine structures
  • Business level Japanese and Basic level English proficiency

Preferred Skillset

  • Previous experience in electrical engineering for offshore development and port-related projects
  • Previous experience in upstream project processes (planning, contracting, comparing and considering subcontractors)
  • Experience with electrical engineering for ultra-high-voltage power plants (6600V and above)
  • Holds relevant electrical engineering qualifcations (電気施工管理、電気主任技術者、電気工事士)

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