Solar Engineering Manager

Our client is looking for a Solar Engineering Manager to support the delivery of a major renewable energy project in Seoul.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the overall engineering and execution of standalone and co-located solar PV projects.
• Support the local development team and coordinate permitting and regulatory processes, including grid connection.
• Collaborate with colleagues across development, investment, and project management to assess development opportunities and provide input for investment approval processes.
• Evaluate project opportunities and conduct technical due diligence in cooperation with asset management and engineering colleagues.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate site-specific surveys and studies through contractors during the project development stage.
• Develop, coordinate, and review system designs, layouts, performance planning, and cost estimates.
• Work closely with the central engineering team in Singapore regarding system designs, energy yield assessments, and financial modelling inputs.
• Support the procurement team in component and supplier selection for solar PV and BESS projects.
• Assist in Requests for Proposals, including the selection and qualification of contractors and consultants for construction areas.
• Support Construction Management in negotiating and fulfilling construction and supply agreements.
• Implement South Korean standards into project design and construction quality guidelines.
• Manage and coordinate engineering activities during construction, focusing on monitoring progress and addressing issues.
• Support Construction Management in coordinating grid connection works with utilities and contractors.
• Liaise with asset management and engineering colleagues in other Asia Pacific offices to maintain and improve company standards and processes.
• Stay informed of current and emerging trends in solar PV systems and articulate these developments in day-to-day interactions.

About You

• Experienced in the South Korea grid connection process for large power plants.
• Familiar with the development process for utility-scale solar PV projects in South Korea.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to produce designs and engineering solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledgeable about the latest technology developments in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar PV.
• Hands-on and independent, with initiative, adaptability, and effective communication skills in a multi-cultural team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and industry-specific simulation and design tools.
• Fluent in English and Korean.
• Able and willing to travel within the country.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

Please note: you must already have the right to work in the country where this role is based to be considered for it.