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Electrical Engineer (Design Review) - Hydropower

EWI is supporting a leading engineering consultancy involved in the development, rehabilitation, and modernization of major hydropower and pumped storage projects worldwide. We are looking to engage with experienced Electrical Engineers who have a strong background in hydroelectric generation equipment and an interest in complex variable-speed pumped storage technologies.

This opportunity offers involvement across the full project lifecycle, from design review and equipment manufacturing through to construction support and commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

Review engineering studies, manufacturer documentation, drawings, calculations, and operation & maintenance manuals.Perform technical reviews of electrical and electromechanical equipment designs.Attend factory inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), validating equipment compliance prior to shipment.Conduct site visits and provide detailed technical reports and recommendations.Coordinate with project developers, EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.Prepare technical specifications, tender documentation, and contract documents.Develop technical methodologies and proposal documentation for consultancy assignments.Evaluate supplier technical-commercial bids, assessing quality, cost, performance, and delivery schedules.Monitor project progress and provide recommendations for schedule optimisation.Facilitate technical meetings and manage project action registers.Support the resolution of technical non-conformities, claims, and engineering issues throughout project execution.Provide technical oversight during construction, rehabilitation, and commissioning activities.

Candidate Profile

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering.Minimum 5 years' experience within the hydropower sector.Strong technical knowledge of hydro generators, turbines, excitation systems, auxiliaries, and balance-of-plant equipment.Proven experience reviewing designs and technical documentation for hydroelectric projects.Background supporting hydropower construction, refurbishment, rehabilitation, or upgrade projects.Experience with variable-speed pumped storage technology, doubly-fed induction machines (DFIM), motor-generators, or power conversion systems would be highly advantageous.Experience attending manufacturing inspections, FATs, SATs, or commissioning activities.Strong commercial awareness and experience evaluating supplier proposals.Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with international project stakeholders.Willingness to travel internationally for factory inspections and project site visits.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to work on some of the world's most significant hydropower and pumped storage developments.Exposure to next-generation variable-speed generation technologies.International project involvement across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.Long-term career progression within the renewable energy and critical infrastructure sector.

If you are an experienced Electrical Engineer with expertise in hydropower equipment and variable-speed machines, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today or contact EWI for a confidential discussion regarding this and other opportunities within the global hydropower market.

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ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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