Electrical Protection Lead
We are supporting a leading offshore wind developer as they expand their in‑house engineering capability in Taiwan. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Protection Engineer to play a key role across design, testing and commissioning of offshore wind assets.
The Role
You will take ownership of electrical protection systems across offshore wind turbines, offshore substations and export / array systems, working closely with internal engineering teams and external partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design and optimisation of electrical protection schemes for offshore wind assets in line with international standards and safety requirements
- Carrying out power system studies including fault level calculations, relay coordination and load flow analysis
- Reviewing electrical designs for turbines, OSS, electrical platforms and subsea cable systems
- Developing and executing protection testing, commissioning and relay configuration activities
- Providing technical support during operation, maintenance and fault investigations
- Producing and maintaining technical documentation such as protection settings, SLDs and operational manuals
- Supporting compliance with applicable codes and standards, including participation in audits and inspections
- Collaborating with project managers, electrical & mechanical engineers, and EPC / OEM partners to ensure smooth system integration
- Reviewing Design Risk Assessments, HAZID and HAZOP studies related to offshore installation and equipment design
Your Background
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- 5+ years' experience in electrical protection systems, ideally within offshore wind or large‑scale power generation
- Hands‑on experience with protection relays and systems from vendors such as Siemens or Hitachi Energy
- Strong understanding of protection principles, fault analysis and relay coordination
- Familiarity with offshore wind electrical standards and grid compliance requirements
- Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues
- Comfortable working in multidisciplinary, international project teams
- Strong communication skills in English
- Willingness to travel to project sites when required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant power system analysis tools
- Based in Taiwan or open to relocation
Why Apply?
- High‑impact role on utility‑scale offshore wind projects
- Opportunity to work across the full project lifecycle
- Long‑term growth in one of Asia's most active offshore wind markets
📩 Interested?
Reach out for a confidential discussion or apply directly via LinkedIn.
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