Substation Engineer (all genders)

Skybornrenewables; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bicycle leasing (business bike

EGYM Wellpass fitness

Bonus for employee referrals

Central office location near public交通

Job summary

Skyborn Renewables in Hamburg is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead offshore and onshore substation design from concept to handover. You will define tender requirements and coordinate interfaces across engineering, certification and construction teams.

Ideal candidates have several years in substation design, strong LV/HV knowledge, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. English fluency is essential, with international travel during construction and commissioning expected.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Several years of experience in substation electrical systems design.
• Experience with LV/HV systems and relevant industry standards.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally during construction and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design and delivery of offshore and onshore substations from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Define technical requirements for tenders and contracts covering all substation electrical systems.
• Act as the main technical contact for contractors and coordinate interfaces across engineering, certification, construction, and third-party systems.
• Review and approve designs and vendor documentation, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments, including HAZID and HAZOP, and resolve technical issues.
• Support procurement, FATs, construction, commissioning, and on-site supervision.
• Ensure timely delivery of compliant as-built documentation and a smooth handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Substation design

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Technical leadership

English fluency

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Hamburg as a

Substation Engineer (all genders)

• Lead the technical design and delivery of offshore and onshore substations from concept through commissioning and handover.
• Define technical requirements for tenders and contracts covering all substation electrical systems.
• Act as the main technical contact for contractors and coordinate interfaces across engineering, certification, construction, and third-party systems.
• Review and approve designs and vendor documentation, ensuring compliance with technical and regulatory requirements.
• Lead design reviews and risk assessments, including HAZID and HAZOP, and resolve technical issues.
• Support procurement, FATs, construction, commissioning, and on-site supervision.
• Ensure timely delivery of compliant as-built documentation and a smooth handover to operations and maintenance teams.

Your profile:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Several years of relevant experience in substation electrical systems design and project delivery, preferably in the offshore wind sector.
• Strong technical understanding of substation systems (LV/HV), auxiliary systems, and relevant industry standards.
• Experience in cross-disciplinary engineering coordination and interface management.
• Proactive, structured, and solution-oriented mindset.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally during construction and commissioning phases.
• Permanent employment in an internationalcompany that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• Central office location with direct access topublic transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations, team events and sporting events
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees