Electrical Engineer (IN) RWE Renewables Offshore

The Engineer will sit in the Electrical System & Project Engineering Region 1 Team, part of the RWE Renewables’ Offshore Wind Engineering function. The Engineer will support the Project’s Consenting/Engineering and Package Managers with responsibilities including:

• Working initially in the pre-consenting phase, the Engineer will be responsible for ensuring a robust through life design of the project’s electrical system supporting on all aspects of the HV generation and transmission system up to the Grid Interface Point.
• Helping to define consenting envelopes (for assets such as substations and cable routes) to allow projects to incorporate future technology and minimise cost of energy
• Liaison with the Transmission System Operators (for example GETCO, TANTRANSCO) to secure appropriate grid connections for projects
• Support the definition of the main electrical system design for projects, covering all aspects of the HV system that lies within the developer’s responsibility
• Development of specifications, subsequent TQ clarifications and ensuring specification compliance with selected consultants and contractors
• A strong focus on interface topics, for example on the offshore platform(s)
• A strong focus on safety through design and through life performance of the assets.
• Close liaison with technical experts in Offshore Engineering and Engineers in the RWE main offices in Hamburg (Germany)  or Swindon (UK) working on similar projects world-wide to ensure their knowledge is effectively utilised on the projects in India

Required skills and experience:-

• Prior experience in project engineering of offshore wind projects is mandatory
• University degree or comparable graduate education ideally in electrical power engineering
• Fluent speaking and writing in English and a local language such as Hindi
• Experience of liaising/negotiating with Indian TSOs, existing working relationships are an advantage
• Understanding of the grid connection process in India, applicable Grid Codes and local regulations relating to the electricity market
• Good Knowledge of electrical plant including large power transformers, switchgear, onshore transmission substations, static and dynamic reactive power compensation solutions, MV/LV auxiliary systems and cables
• Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful

Location:-

• Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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