Solar Engineering Manager

For our regional headquarters in Korea, we are looking for an

Solar Engineering Manager

Your main responsibilities

• A member of the team that assumes responsibility for the overall engineering and execution of the Company's standalone and co-located solar PV projects
• Support the local development team and take over coordination, when necessary, in permitting/ regulatory processes (e.g.,grid connection)
• Work closely with colleagues across the development and investment and Project Management Office team in Korea to assess development opportunities and provide input for the investment approval processes
• Evaluate project opportunities and conduct technical due diligence in cooperation with asset management/ engineering colleagues
• Conduct site visits and coordinate site specific surveys and studies through contractors during project development stage
• Develop, coordinate and review system designs, layouts, performance planning incl. (non-financial) modelling and cost estimates
• Work closely with the central engineering team located in Singapore regarding preparation and review of system designs, layouts, energy yield assessments and cost estimates and support for providing the necessary inputs to the financial modelling.
• Provide support and work closely with the procurement team at the component and supplier selection for all solar PV and BESS projects.
• Support at Requests for Proposals including the selection and qualification of contractors and consultants for all areas of construction at solar PV projects
• Support the Construction Management at negotiation and fulfilment of construction and/or supply agreements
• Responsible of the implementation of South Korean Standards into the project design and during construction (Quality Guidelines)
• Manage and coordinate the engineering activities during the construction especially with focus on design reviews and quality control considering the engagement of Owner’s Engineers and Gamli.
• Conduct regular site visits to support in monitoring construction progress and address any issues that may arise
• Support Construction Management in the coordination of grid connection works with utilities and contractors
• Support Construction Management in the coordination of construction and commissioning activities with authorities and contractors
• Liaise with asset management/ engineering colleagues in other Asia Pacific offices to continuously maintain and improve existing company standards and processes
• Stay apprised of current and emerging research and trends in the field of solar PV systems including applicable codes, standards and certifications and confidently articulate these evolving trends and developments in the day-to-day interactions within the wider group.

Your qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a qualitative discipline (e.g., electrical engineering)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in solar PV system or power plant engineering and related development disciplines such as grid connection
• Experienced in the South Korea grid connection process for large power plants
• Familiar with the development process for utility scale solar PV project in South Korea
• Attention to detail with the ability to drive production of designs and engineering solutions in a high paced environment
• Familiar with latest technology developments in the RE sector and specifically around solar PV in terms of products and system solutions
• Hands-on and independent individual who possesses initiative, adaptability and is able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a multi-cultural team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD as well as industry specific simulation and design tools
• Fluent in English and Korean language
• Able and willing to travel within the country