Yard Engineering Manager (m/w/d)

Job Description Summary

For Grid Solutions, Offshore HVDC represents a key differentiating technology and a central focus for the business, particularly in Europe where Transmission System Operators have very ambitious renewable energy targets.

In that context and for Germany, Grid Solutions is partnering with TenneT, which plans to invest more than $30B by 2030 in deploying new HVDC converter stations to bring Offshore Wind energy into Germany and the Netherlands.

In this context, Grid Solutions is looking for a Platform (Yard) Engineering manager who will oversee the platforms design and construction in the yards of our partner in Singapore & Batam.

These platforms are part of large complex multi‑year EPC 2GW HVDC projects (contract value > $1B).

The Platform (Yard) engineering manager will be the main technical interface with our partners Engineering and construction managers at all stages of the project to ensure a successful execution of the fabrication in the yard (structures and auxiliaries).

Job Description

• Responsible to follow‑up the technical aspects of delivery and services contracted to Platform Partners in time, costs and quality.
• Reporting to the yard operation leader, the yard engineering manager works alongside a team of GE representatives in the Yards of our Platform Partner.
• Responsible for the correctness and completeness of technical documents to be provided by Platform Partners.
• Responsible together with Sea‑Station Package and HVDC Package for the technical integration of all products supplied by Grid Solutions under this contract.
• Supervising the design and realisation and support of Platform Partners where needed for all subsystems on the platform which Platform Partners have in their scope of supply, namely but not limited to fire‑fighting, HVAC, sea and freshwater cooling systems.
• Support and collaborate closely with Site & Commissioning Project Manager with the planning and realisation of the installation and commissioning of the products supplied by Grid Solutions under this contract.
• Ensure that Platform Partners follows HSE/SHE standards according to the contract and legal regulations.
• Cooperation and coordination with all other work‑packages, central team and Customer wherever needed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Mechanical engineering background preferred.
• 10+ years in Engineering / construction management of off‑shore platform (jacket & topside).
• Experience in an off‑shore Yard or off‑shore EPC company.
• Experience in team management.
• Experience in external customer interface.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Structured, solid problem‑solving, strategic thinking, analytical skills.
• High level of energy, grit, resilience with a “Run it like you Own it” mindset.
• Excellent communication & cooperation skills, willing to have fun and deliver as a member of a dynamic team of passionate project professionals from all backgrounds.
• Superior interpersonal skills, embodying GE leadership behaviors: Humility, Focus, Transparency.
• Travel requirements: the role will involve frequent travels to the Yards (50%+).
• Fluent in English, German is a plus but not mandatory.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

This is a remote position.