We are looking for a Project Engineer with strong technical experience in the electrical design of offshore wind projects.

As an Electrical Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, analysing and optimising electrical power systems across a variety of power generation, transmission, and distribution assets relating to offshore wind projects (HVAC and HVDC).

Key Accountabilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyse, and optimise electrical systems for offshore wind projects, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Design and engineer electrical systems for offshore wind energy substations.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure technical solutions are optimized for offshore environments.
• Oversee the integration of substations with existing wind farm infrastructure.
• Conduct detailed electrical analysis and simulations to ensure system reliability and efficiency.
• Develop technical specifications, engineering drawings, and documentation of electrical components, systems, and interfaces.
• Review power system studies, fault analysis, and protection coordination to ensure the reliability and safety of offshore wind electrical systems.
• Provide technical support during project development, construction, commissioning, and operational phases, addressing any electrical engineering challenges that may arise.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in offshore wind technology and incorporate innovative solutions into project designs.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure effective communication and project progression.
• Contribute to risk assessments and mitigation strategies to ensure the successful execution of offshore wind projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with team members to foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Develop relationships with clients, identifying and pursuing project opportunities, and/or providing support and direction on tenders and bids.  

Required Education and Professional Experience

10 years of professional experience in offshore wind projects with a deep understanding of electrical power systems across a variety of power generation, transmission and distribution assets relating to offshore wind projects. It is requested previous experience in the electrical design of HVAC and HVDC offshore substations.

Required Knowledge & Hard Skills

• Proven experience in electrical engineering of offshore wind farms. Desirable experience in offshore wind projects in the UK and in offshore wind floating projects.
• Proven expertise in power system analysis, electrical equipment specification, and integration of renewable energy sources. HVAC and HVDC experience is required.
• Detailed knowledge of the design, specification, construction, operation and maintenance of distribution and transmission level power networks electrical plant including gas and air-insulated switchgear, transformers, dynamic reactive compensation and harmonic filters. Particular experience with power cables is desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant industry standards such as IEC, DNV, UK Grid Codes, etc.
• Experience in project management, with an understanding of technical interfaces and project finance management.
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish and English when interfacing with various disciplines and stakeholders, both in person and virtually.

Other Skills

• Leadership skills.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, assertive, and action-oriented leadership style, with strong intellectual agility and ability.
• Sound communication skills can communicate ideas and results to various stakeholders (both in written reports and in meetings, presentations etc.).
• Systematic and detail-oriented approach to deliver high-quality solutions.