Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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Jobs in Japan
Explore hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
Vetted companies only. Apply from overseas.
Mott MacdonaldJoin Mott MacDonald's Energy team in Japan and work on offshore and onshore wind, BESS, solar PV, power infrastructure, Power to X and emerging Data Centre opportunities. You will provide practical electrical engineering advice across development, design review, construction and operation, working with clients and specialists in Japan and across our global network. You will review electrical designs, engineering studies and technical deliverables for renewable energy and power infrastructure projects; support grid connection studies and technical coordination with electric utilities; review HV/EHV systems, substations, transmission interfaces and associated electrical infrastructure; contribute to technical advisory and owner’s engineering assignments, including offshore electrical systems and submarine cable infrastructure where relevant; and work closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams, translating technical findings into clear, practical advice.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, with approximately 10+ years of relevant experience. - Project experience in at least one of offshore wind, onshore wind or BESS. - Strong understanding of grid connection, utility interfaces and HV/EHV electrical infrastructure. - Ability to review electrical designs and technical studies; detailed design capability is not essential. - Working knowledge of Japanese electrical legislation, technical standards and regulatory requirements. - Professional-level Japanese is essential.
- Solar PV, thermal, hydro, nuclear or other low-carbon power technologies. - Substations, transmission, SCADA, protection systems, offshore substations or submarine cables. - Data centre electrical infrastructure, or a strong interest in developing experience in the sector. - Owner’s engineering, technical due diligence or advisory experience, or experience with a utility, developer, EPC/engineering company, major or mid-sized general contractor, or electrical equipment manufacturer. - First- or Second-Class Chief Electrical Engineer. - Professional Engineer (Electrical & Electronics). - Third-Class Chief Electrical Engineer. - First-Class Electrical Work Construction Management Engineer. - Other relevant electrical qualifications are also welcomed. - English is advantageous but not essential.
