Manager, Engineering & Design

EDP Renewables APAC is the main subsidiary of EDP Group, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind producers. With its headquarters in Singapore, EDP Renewables is the leading sustainable development hub for the Asia Pacific region with activities across nine different markets. Our activities are focused on the design, development, management, and operation of renewable energy sources, namely solar, wind, as well as new technologies such as storage.

EDP is a global energy group leading the Energy Transition, Innovation and Sustainability. Using the technology of the future, we create solutions highly focused on the needs of our people and our customers, never neglecting our role and contributions to society. To achieve our goals, we aim to attract diverse people with high potential through the professional opportunities we create.

Join us to be part of a renewable energy leader that reinvests in society through sustainable projects and social as well as cultural causes. You will have the opportunity to actively participate in our global transformation, by changing tomorrow now.
 

The Manager, Engineering & Design is responsible for the engineering and design of grid connected solar photovoltaic systems (including utility-scale and distributed generation projects). He/she will oversee the end-to-end process of design and review of PV system engineering, modelling, and performance data, and provide engineering support to the team during the project development and detailed engineering phase.

Key Responsibilities:

•    Manage & support solar project development, providing technical inputs whenever necessary
•    Provide engineering input from initial assessment, to technical and economic feasibility, construction monitoring and acceptance 
•    Managing external technical advisers and due diligence processes
•    Support M&A projects after due diligence
•    Evaluate different projects and its technical quality
•    Review technical documents including specifications, reports, proposals, calculations and technical component of contracts
•    Occasional travel to project sites in APAC region, whenever necessary
•    Provide technical support and guidance to Project Managers
•    Technical assessment of PV products and equipment
•    Define project goals and objectives for engineers
•    Coach, guide, evaluate and mentor engineers, and actively participate in their career development
•    Provide updates on execution and strategy for key projects to executive leadership  
 

Key Qualifications Required:

•    Bachelor or Master degree in Electrical Engineering or science-based subject
•    A minimum of 5 years of experience in engineering & design of Solar PV system for rooftop & ground mounted systems
•    Strong problem solving and analytical skillset
•    Ability to work both individually and as part of a multi-disciplined team
•    Ability to produce high quality technical reports

Key Technical Skills Required:

•    Knowledge of codes such as the IEC, Singapore Standards and construction practices
•    Knowledge of main drivers of the solar business, incl. levers for Capex efficiency
•    Working knowledge of standard electrical calculations, basic structural & mechanical calculation
•    A good knowledge of PV technology and megawatt scale plants
•    Competence in analysing solar irradiation measurements and PV plant production data
 

When you join EDP Renewables APAC, you will have access to:
•    Professional experience in a leading global company in the renewables industry with flexible work conditions 
•    Recognition through remuneration compatible with the role and other additional benefits 
•    Opportunities for personal and professional development, e.g. cross-cutting projects, mobilities and volunteering 

About EDP Group:
As a socially responsible company, we incorporate our values and practices with the principles of Diversity and Inclusion. To achieve all our objectives, we intend to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of the EDP Group. 

What makes us proud as an employer: 
•    TOP Employer APAC, Singapore 2024 certification
•    TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification 
•    Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2021 
•    Top Workplaces US 2021 
•    Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation