Title: Project Engineer, Renewable Engineering

Location: Tokyo, Japan

NextWave Partners is the Recruitment Partner of choice within the Clean Energy, Sustainable Infrastructure, ESG, Impact Investment, Climate-Tech & Technology sectors. We are committed to supporting industries battling climate change towards a net-zero future and a sustainable economy.

We are collaborating with a leading renewable energy developer in the APAC region that is rapidly expanding. They are seeking a Project Engineer to lead the technical design and support evaluation of commercial and utility-scale wind projects. This position is based in Tokyo and will require proficiency in Japanese.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Drive outcomes by working with teams across Tokyo and Chicago, including engineering, project development, C&I energy markets, finance, environmental, and GIS teams, to support project development, offtake, financing, and permitting.
  • Ensure smooth transfer of technical responsibilities to project management and operations teams through to commercial operation.

• Technical Due Diligence

  • Lead the preliminary technical evaluation of potential wind energy projects.
  • Interpret and apply relevant codes and standards in both Japanese and English.

• Site Characterization and Layout Design

  • Coordinate site studies with experts, evaluate constraints, and design optimized project layouts using GIS software.
  • Design and analyze site measurement campaigns, establish long-term resource characteristics, and deploy meteorological equipment.

• Energy Production Modeling

  • Model expected energy production and key metrics using software such as Windographer, Openwind, MASCOT, and RIAM-COMPACT.

• Wind Farm Certification

  • Work with consultants, suppliers, and permitting agencies to obtain wind farm certification.
  • Support pre-construction efforts, including site plans, electrical collection cable and access road siting, and geotechnical investigations.

• Site Visits and Stakeholder Engagement

  • Conduct site visits for evaluation and wind turbine micrositing.
  • Participate in landowner meetings, community outreach events, and construction meetings.

• Turbine Technology and Market Trends

  • Maintain knowledge of wind turbine technology and trends.
  • Collaborate with OEMs to optimize equipment selection for projects.

• Post Prediction Assessment

  • Conduct post prediction assessments using operational data and update in-house prediction tools.

• Proactive and can-do attitude.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in renewable engineering and wind analysis software (e.g., MASCOT, RIAM-COMPACT, Windographer).
• Experience with permitting agencies (e.g., ClassNK, METI).
• Direct report management experience with mentoring and coaching abilities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Advanced or proficient level of Japanese (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, renewable energy, statistics, atmospheric science, mathematics, physics) or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to travel.

• Advanced or proficient level of English (listening, speaking, reading, writing).
• Valid driver's license.
• Field work experience.
• Master's degree or MBA.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics.
• Advanced programming skills (e.g., Python).

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other benefits.

If you are interested in this position, please apply directly on the platform with your latest CV. We will review your application and respond promptly.

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