Senior Electrical Engineer

Ocean Winds; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Winds seeks an experienced Electrical BoP engineer to support offshore wind projects from early development to O&M, focusing on substations and electrical packages. You will collaborate with technical, commercial and legal teams across the lifecycle of projects.

The role requires a Master’s in electrical engineering and at least five years in electrical roles within renewables, with knowledge of standards, BoP, and risk assessments. Fluent English is required; Polish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in similar roles within electrical area.
• Experience on renewables projects and construction skills is an advantage.
• Good engagement and proven relation between different disciplines to develop projects.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the definition of the strategy for onshore and offshore substation in early phase of the projects: Project transmission configuration and equipment sizing and configuration, BoP requirements, schedule, technical solution validation, suitability assessment, etc.
• Definition of related technical specifications and Scopes of Work to be used in tenders.
• Provide specialist electrical technical support to other work packages such as offshore substation package, onshore substation package, turbine package, for different offshore project as per request.
• Ensure that the adequate knowledge for supporting on the description and definition of the construction strategy for the onshore part of the project, having a clear knowledge and experience on construction.
• Support and carry out HAZIDs, HAZOPs, risk assessments, internal reviews and peer reviews for onshore and offshore substation, focused on the electrical side.
• Provide technical input to tender and contract negotiations, including preparation of technical specifications for the tenders, in collaboration with other areas.

Skills

Team player

Proactive improvements

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Knowledge sharing

Education

Master's degree in engineering (Electrical)

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Supporting the delivery of the Electrical Balance of Plant for offshore wind projects with particular focus in onshore and offshore substations, from early-stage development to operational stage (during O&M stage), in collaboration with other technical, commercial and legal areas within the Corporate and Project Teams.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate in the definition of the strategy for onshore and offshore substation in early phase of the projects: Project transmission configuration and equipment sizing and configuration, BoP requirements, schedule, technical solution validation, suitability assessment, etc.
• Definition of related technical specifications and Scopes of Work to be used in tenders.
• Participate in coordination with procurement department in the analysis of potential suppliers proposals in the areas of responsibility;
• Provide specialist electrical technical support to other work packages such as offshore substation package, onshore substation package, turbine package, for different offshore project as per request.
• Ensure that the adequate knowledge for supporting on the description and definition of the construction strategy for the onshore part of the project, having a clear knowledge and experience on construction.
• Support and carry out HAZIDs, HAZOPs, risk assessments, internal reviews and peer reviews for onshore and offshore substation, focused on the electrical side.
• Provide technical input to tender and contract negotiations, including preparation of technical specifications for the tenders, in collaboration with other areas.
• Ensure effective collaboration with Procurement, Legal, HSE, etc
• Identify and monitor risks related to electrical field and implement any required risk mitigation actions
• Follow up and contribute in R&D and Technology Qualification programs related to electrical subjects
• Ensure best practices and lessons learnt are shared between the projects within Ocean Winds.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Master’s degree in engineering, Electrical speciality is desirable.

LANGUAGES

The project has an international team of employees, and the working language is English. Candidates is required be fluent in English both spoken and written.

Polish language will be considered as advantage.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years of experience in similar roles within electrical area.
• Experience on renewables projects and construction skills is an advantage.
• Good engagement and proven relation between different disciplines to develop projects.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of technical standards and industry practice across the different disciplines associated with the electrical package.
• Specific knowledge about the electrical balance of plant design and installation processes is required.
• Knowledge and competence within one or several of the following fields is also required: main electrical equipment, HVAC, auxiliary systems, control and/ or protection system, FACTS.
• An understanding of the interfaces and complexity between the project's work packages is required.

SKILLS

• Team player who is willing and able to work with others to solve problems and share knowledge (Team worker)
• Proactive approach to optimizations and improvements (Proactive)
• Pro-active approach to identify a problem, and propose different solutions driven by a good understanding of the situation and company targets (Problem solving)
• Good justification of their own assumptions, beliefs and values (Critical thinking)
• Able to create, capture, preserve, share, communicate and apply knowledge so it can be effectively reused to strengthen individual decision making, improve team effectiveness and enhance business performance

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Location in Warsaw or Gdynia, but travelling to supplier's facilities and offices, local construction ports and constructions sites may be required.