Substation Facilities Engineer

RWE; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd. is seeking an experienced Substation Facilities Engineer to join the Electrical Components Team and guide offshore substations through development, construction and operation.

You will focus on facilities, auxiliary and low-voltage systems while working with multidisciplinary teams and external partners. The role involves travel to project locations, adherence to safety standards and reporting on project progress.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Several years of relevant professional experience as an offshore substation specialist.
• Expertise in design, fabrication and testing of offshore substation facilities.
• Experience preparing technical specifications and supporting negotiations.
• Safety-focused approach and ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise for offshore substation facilities, auxiliary systems and low-voltage systems across asset lifecycle.
• Develop robust designs including building fabric, drainage, cabling, HVAC, batteries and UPS.
• Prepare technical specifications and manage queries with consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Support tendering, contracting, procurement and project management activities.
• Coordinate and monitor works at fabrication/construction sites with safety focus.

Skills

Offshore substation experience

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering

As a Substation Facilities Engineer, you will join the Electrical Components Team and provide specialist engineering expertise to help progress offshore wind projects through development, construction and operation. The role contributes to safe, robust and effective offshore substation designs, with a particular focus on facilities, auxiliary and low-voltage systems, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers. The role includes national and international travel, including work at contractor and project locations as required.

About the role

• Provide technical expertise for offshore substation facilities, auxiliary systems and low-voltage systems throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Develop robust designs covering building fabric, drainage, cable and pipework systems, fire detection and protection, HVAC, small power and lighting, batteries and UPS systems.
• Prepare technical specifications and documentation, manage technical queries and verify compliance by consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Support tendering, contracting, procurement and project management activities for offshore substation components and systems.
• Coordinate and monitor mechanical and electrical works at fabrication and construction sites, maintaining a strong focus on safety through design and asset performance.
• Manage technical interfaces with other project packages, including offshore and onshore substations, cables, foundations and SCADA systems.
• Lead supplier and product prequalification activities, factory audits and root cause analyses following component failures.
• Apply and further develop relevant standards, regulations, processes and best practices, while providing clear project reporting.

Job requirements and experience

• A university degree, or equivalent qualification, in an engineering discipline.
• Several years of relevant professional experience as an offshore substation specialist.
• Strong expertise in the design, fabrication and testing of offshore substation facilities, ideally gained with a manufacturer or offshore wind farm developer.
• Relevant project experience, particularly in preparing technical specifications and supporting technical and commercial negotiations.
• A practical, safety-focused approach and the ability to collaborate effectively with engineering disciplines, package teams, contractors and suppliers.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong communication, coordination and leadership skills, combined with a proactive and resourceful approach.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; membership of a recognised professional body, experience in an international business and a valid driving licence are advantageous.

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.