Offshore Substation Design Lead

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 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 Offshore Substation (Topside) Design Leader to join in our Seoul office, a vibrant team of engineers offering engineering design for offshore substation of offshore wind farm.
• 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 Offshore Substation (Topside) Design Leader in Seoul office, you will be responsible for:
• Leading the design and delivery of Offshore Substation (Topside) projects.
• Managing and developing the offshore substation design team in the Seoul office.
• Supporting the energy advisory team in conducting technical due diligence for offshore wind farm projects.
• Collaborating with other business leaders to promote and expand our offshore wind service offerings.
• Contributing to the development and enhancement of in‑house digital design tools to deliver efficient, cost‑effective, and tailored solutions for wind farm foundations.

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 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 a discipline relevant to offshore wind engineering, such as civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• At least 10 years of professional consulting experience in marine and offshore energy infrastructure, including preliminary and detailed design services, and OSS topside design.
• Proven experience as a hands-on project manager or director leading multi‑million‑dollar engineering, advisory, or consulting engagements in the energy sector, with demonstrated success in financial performance, technical delivery, and stakeholder relationship management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop teams to successfully deliver projects won through business development activities.
• Strong understanding of commercial and financial considerations related to securing and executing professional services commissions.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in the local language at other locations is preferred but not required.
• Willingness and ability to work in Seoul, Korea.

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.