Electrical Engineer, Medium Voltage - Wave Energy (m/w/d)

Working at CorPower Ocean you will be part of a world class team, determined to make big impact. We are on a mission to Power the Planet with clean electricity from ocean waves. We offer autonomy and flexibility, combined with personal responsibility. CorPower Ocean is a global leader in wave energy, with a technology that has shown game-changing performance. Your work will contribute to the global energy transition by unlocking one of the largest untapped sources of clean energy on earth. Since the start in 2012 CorPower has raised more than 115mEUR to bring our technology to market, supporting a growing commercial project pipeline.

Role

We are now looking for an ambitious Electrical Engineer with prior experience in Medium Voltage equipment to take an important role in the construction, testing and deployment of our full-scale wave energy converter. This role is based in our Portuguese entity in Viana do Castelo where you will support all related electrical works onshore and offshore.

Responsibilities

• Together with our Senior MV Electrical engineer you will install, inspect, repair, replace, maintain, and make necessary test on all low to medium voltage wave energy converter (WEC & Hub) systems, equipment, transformers, switchgear, generators, and distribution systems.
• Contribute to develop submarine cabling and WEC installation work packages to define scopes of work and to support the project scheduling.
• Ensure that all assets, of the electrical offshore deployment plan, are installed to the quality and engineering standards.
• Support the refurbishment and the operation of onshore project related existing assets, as well as all related power supply systems of the research centre manufacturing hall.
• Generate effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical drawings.
• Interface with internal and external customers regarding the low and medium onshore and offshore electrical systems.
• Work where necessary, with other functions, to assist in achieving overall project objectives.

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience on medium voltage equipment; switchgear, transformers, and generators.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering is meriting
• Medium voltage experience, both academic and industrial, in new product development.
• Knowledge specific and applicable Portuguese standards related to electrical engineering, grid connection and overall electrical compliance.
• Hands-on experience in wire assembly and cable repair, having some mechanical machine assembly experience is meriting.
• MV splicing, termination and cable repair experience with MV protection equipment and control devices is meriting
• Ability to climb ladders, work in tight spaces and to perform tasks that require standing, kneeling, crouching, and climbing hand over hand.
• Prepared and willing to work in challenging marine outdoor environments.
• Besides your formal training and degree, your personality, experience, and interest in the field, having passion for technology and machines in general is also important.
• Proficient in Portuguese and English, both spoken and written (colloquial and technical).

As a person

• You are striving for excellence and put quality into everything you do
• You love to learn new things and take pride in constantly developing your skills
• You always searching for the most simple and elegant solutions to difficult problems
• You are persistent, knowing it takes stamina to reach ambitious goals
• You are data driven and strive to always back your points with a solid analysis you are outspoken and like to interact with colleagues, partners and suppliers

Benefits include

• 5 extra days of vacation.
• Meal card for the maximum non-taxable amount.
• Company cell phone???and laptop.

CorPower Ocean has a highly diversified team with many nationalities and backgrounds, all working towards the same goal of Powering the Planet by ocean waves.