A leading global provider in the renewable energy sector, specializing in the development, design, and construction of solar power plants is seeking a skilled Electrical Construction Site Engineer to lead and manage the electrical installation of 3 solar farms across Japan.
- Oversee engineering and design, verify on-site installations, and ensure alignment with design standards for solar power plants.
- Develop detailed/basic designs, including SLDs, PVSyst, schematics, and all related aspects of PV design.
- Conduct bi-weekly meetings with the engineering team to discuss design progress and project updates.
- Provide technical support for tender preparation and component evaluation, balancing cost and performance.
- Assist the Project Manager in evaluating PV plants from subcontracts and product selection.
- Review system design, including grid code compliance, SCADA and RTU interface design, grounding, lightning protection, communication systems, transformers, inverters, RMUs, DCBs, and cables.
- Assist the construction team with problem-solving and queries.
- Coordinate project documents necessary for construction permits.
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), conducting inspections and witness tests.
- Lead the engineering team in estimation and project milestone development for system design, construction work, and project closure.
- Support the supply chain team in resolving issues with manufacturing firms, sub-contractors, suppliers, and clients.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 1st Class Electrical Construction Management (第一電気施工管理) certification.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience of the electrical engineering of large-scale PV plants, preferably connected to high-voltage grids.
- Fluency in English and Japanese (verbal and written).
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multinational environment.
- Willingness to travel to each site.
Desired Experience:
- Familiarity with MV/HV Grid Code related to PV plant design.
- Experience with SCADA and RTU interface design.
- Knowledge of grid code compliance, grounding, lightning protection, communication systems, transformers, inverters, RMUs, DCBs, and cables.
- Prior experience with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.
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