Head of Engineering, Apac

Country/Region: SG
- City: Singapore
- Company: SUNSEAP ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.

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.

You will plan, coordinate and supervise the engineering activities for EDPR’s APAC Solar PV, BESS and Onshore Wind projects (and associated infrastructures), in accordance with the investment plan, complying with deadlines, local technical requirements, specifications, standards and industry best practices, while optimizing costs. The Engineering activities play a key role in the lifetime operation of the project, from development to construction, as well as operations.

**Responsibilities**
- Define, in conjunction with the global Engineering teams, the technical standards to be applied in each country, balancing compliance, quality and cost implications;
- Lead the team in defining engineering best practices to be applied in projects;
- Manage tender and document preparation for the selection of Engineering companies, focused in detailed designs, field studies or external projects due diligence;
- Manage supplier technical evaluation;
- Coordinate Capex budget preparation, while maintaining an overall view of project profitability;
- Engage central teams in Europe for specific technical studies and advice, minimizing risks throughout construction;
- Lead the transfer of projects to the Construction Team, in order to optimize construction lead times, guaranteeing the coordination and technical quality during project transfer;
- Support local Business Development teams in matters where technical expertise is required (e.g. grid connection);
- Evaluate team performance and overall impact in the business, and suggest actions for improvement;
- Establish a trusted relationship with the local teams in each country;
- Manage the team and problem-solve on specific issues that might be found during project development;
- Promote and foster an open-minded and collaborative attitude within the team

**Requirements**:

- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- A postgraduate in Renewable Energies will be valued.
- At least 10-year experience in BESS/Wind/Solar PV Power Plants and HV infrastructure projects.
- Experience in technical teams management
- Experience in managing tender processes with external contractors and vendors,
- Proficiency in project budgeting and scheduling.
- PV Plants, High Voltage Lines and Electrical Substations projects.
- Knowledge of International technical normative.
- Proven track record of effective communications with project stakeholders.
- Good project management skills with ability to report in a clear and concise manner.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to lead a multi-national team, with persons in different countries and labor calendar
- Ability to perform duties in a collaborative, multi-national working environment
- Curiosity and attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Problem-solving skills and open-minded attitude
- Communicative and sociable
- Skilled in project management frameworks (eg. Gantt Chart/Scrum/PMP)

**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 o