HV Transmission Leader, Asia

Asia Pacific Region

HON00031D

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

The Energy sector is faced with many challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to a low carbon economy, and Arup is at the forefront of making positive change.

The Opportunity

To support our continued ambitious growth in Energy, we have a new opportunity for HV Transmission Leader (Asia) to join in either Hong Kong, Taipei, Seoul or Tokyo, a vibrant team of engineers offering engineering design for a full range of power generation technologies including the harnessing of wind, hydro, wave, tidal, geothermal, solar and biomass.

Since 2001, Arup has provided engineering, design, business advisory, program management services on more than 50 offshore wind projects from pre-bid to commercial operation phases. Arup has the skills and experience to be a trusted delivery partner across an offshore wind project’s lifecycle. Our team combines a blend of technical, commercial and advisory skills including structural, geotechnical and civil engineering capabilities, ports and maritime expertise, technical due diligence, program and project management, owner’s engineering, power systems engineering, and risk management consulting.

As the HV Transmission Leader in East Asia, you will be responsible for :

• Leading and developing a team of HV transmission consultants and technical design engineers for the development of an electrical energy portfolio in East Asia
• Act as the lead Technical Advisor to participate in tendering, contracting and commercial agreement related to HV opportunities which includes providing research statistics, engineering design, due diligence, feasibility studies and project management services
• Support to the energy advisory teams in the assessment of HV projects.
• Work together with our existing clients to promote our HV business service offering.
• Support the further development and enhancement of in-house digital design tools to provide efficient and cost effective bespoke foundation solutions for HV projects.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevance to HV fields, such as electrical engineering
• Minimum 15 years’ professional consulting experience in HV projects and detailed design in HV systems in offshore wind
• Experience as a hands-on project director leading multi-million-dollar fee engineering, advisory, or consulting professional services in the energy sector with demonstrated successful financial, technical, and relationship outcomes
• Experience developing teams to deliver the work that is won because of the business development efforts
• Sound understanding of commercial and financial issues in the winning and execution of professional services commissions.
• Proven experience in HV projects design services as an Owner’s Engineer, Technical Advisor, EPC designer
• Fluent English skills (for other locations the local native language is preferred but not necessary)

Not ready to apply just yet or have some questions? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team at helen.pakhomov@arup.com

If this role is not quite what you are looking for, but you are interested in other opportunities, please sign up to our Talent Community; https://arupwhg.avature.net/talent where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you.

What We Offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts. We also provide medical insurance, life assurance, Accident insurance. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits varied across different locations to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.