(Lead) OSS Structural Engineer

Summary:
Synera Renewable Energy (“SRE”) is a leading renewable energy developer in Taiwan, with a pipeline of offshore wind projects across Taiwan and other parts of Asia such as Japan and Korea. SRE is a portfolio company of a fund managed by Stonepeak, a US-based infrastructure fund with regional headquarter in Hong Kong.  
We are seeking a (Lead) Structural Engineer for Offshore Substations (fixed bottom) to join our team in Taiwan.
Scope Description:
As a (Lead) Structural Engineer – Offshore Substation, the primary responsibilities will be to: 

• Thrive as part of a multi-disciplinary team of technical specialists supporting all stages of the development and the execution of the offshore substation across SRE windfarms portfolio. 
• Lead the design of new and novel foundation and topside structures for offshore wind substations, during the origination and development phases of an offshore wind farm project 
• Manage the structural engineering activities and third-party design contract during the pre-FEED, FEED and Detailed Design stages of an offshore wind Substation (jacket and topside), and then continue supporting the project on into fabrication and construction up to Transport, installation and handover. 
• Manage the contractor within the structural scope to ensure a high quality offshore substation delivery which meets project targets. 
• Review contractor deliverables incl. concept design, detailed design and as-built documentation for jacket and topside. 
• Align interfaces with key internal stakeholders such as the Electrical Lead, Mechanical Lead, Quality Lead, O&M Lead. 
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the Project Certifying Body and Lender’s Technical Advisor as necessary. 
• Mentor and develop the junior and associate colleagues within the team and across the wider business. 
• Ensure that all lessons learned from SRE’s previous and current projects are incorporated into future projects. 
• Provide technical support to Procurement, Quality and HSSE departments. 
• Represent SRE as a technical expert on Joint Industry and Research Projects. 
• Work closely across all interfaces with; internal stakeholders, external design houses, certification authorities, and fabrication contractors to produce cost effective and value-added solutions. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in structural engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience FEED and Detailed Design in offshore Substations (Topside and Jacket) structural engineering – preferably in Taiwan or seismic zones.
• At least 5 years and above of working experience in offshore substation design.
• Having worked in a position as Structural Engineer for an offshore substation from initiation through design, fabrication, installation and commissioning to completion.
• Experience in managing or working for external contractors such as offshore substation EPC contractors and equipment subcontractors/suppliers.
• Willingness to relocate to Taiwan and travel occasionally to fabrication yards and sites in Asia.
• Good communicator and motivation to work in a diverse environment with people of different cultural backgrounds.
• Fluent spoken and written English – Mandarin is a plus.
• The drive and motivation to meet time, cost and quality targets

Desirable skills:

• Member of a professional engineering body.
• Proven experience supporting offshore wind construction projects.
• Demonstrable experience of working effectively in an international business.