Offshore Substation Facilities Engineer – Wind Power

RWE AG; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is seeking a Substation Facilities Engineer to join the Electrical Components Team.

The role focuses on offshore substation facilities, including low-voltage systems, with responsibilities across development, construction and operation, and requires national and international travel. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare specifications, support procurement, and drive safety and asset performance in offshore wind projects.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Several years' offshore substation experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for offshore substation facilities.
• Develop designs for building fabric, drainage, cable and pipework, HVAC, batteries and UPS.
• Prepare technical specifications and verify compliance by consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Support tendering, contracting, procurement and project management activities.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical works offshore and at fabrication sites with safety focus.
• Manage interfaces with offshore/onshore substations, cables and SCADA.
• Lead supplier prequalification, factory audits and root cause analyses.
• Apply standards and provide project reporting.

Skills

Offshore substation design

Electrical design

Project coordination

Leadership

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is seeking a Substation Facilities Engineer to join the Electrical Components Team.

The role focuses on offshore substation facilities, including low-voltage systems, with responsibilities across development, construction and operation, and requires national and international travel. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare specifications, support procurement, and drive safety and asset performance in offshore wind projects.