Senior HV Electrical Design Engineer
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About the Position
Senior HV Electrical Design Engineer
Ref#: J021143_1784025925
Type of work: Permanent
Country: South Korea
Start date: September 1st, 2026
We're supporting a global engineering consultancy in the search for an experienced Senior HV Electrical Engineer to help establish and grow their high-voltage engineering capability in South Korea.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong electrical design background who enjoys being technically involved while also taking ownership of projects and helping build a local team.
The role will focus primarily on offshore wind and data center projects, working alongside international specialists on some of the region's most exciting energy infrastructure developments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the HV electrical design for offshore wind and industrial projects.
- Deliver substation and power systems design from concept through detailed engineering.
- Collaborate with international engineering teams across complex multidisciplinary projects.
- Work closely with clients to understand technical requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Support business development activities and help expand the company's presence in Korea.
- Play a key role in building the local HV engineering team, including mentoring and recruiting future engineers.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Around 8-12 years' experience in HV electrical engineering.
- Strong background in HV electrical design, ideally covering substations, transmission, or power systems.
- Experience within offshore wind, utilities, EPC, engineering consultancy, or large industrial projects.
- Design-focused engineers are preferred - this is not a cable engineering position.
- Comfortable working in an international, collaborative environment.
- Fluent Korean with good English communication skills.
Why Apply?
- Join a globally recognized engineering consultancy with an outstanding reputation.
- Work on landmark offshore wind and data center projects.
- Opportunity to shape and grow the company's local HV engineering capability.
- Strong international exposure and collaboration.
About the Company
We are a global engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering solutions across various sectors, including renewable energy, utilities, and industrial projects.
Contact:
Kim Cheung
Consultant
+31 23 556 0420
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