Pacifico Energy is a privately held, utility-scale renewable power company specializing in development of solar photovoltaic and wind projects, with offices in Japan, Korea, Vietnam, and the United States.
Pacifico Energy has over 1.5 GW of operational projects and an additional 7 GW in the development pipeline. As leaders of the emerging Pacific market in renewable energy, we are Japan’s largest solar developer.
In Vietnam, we commissioned a 40MW solar power plant in Mui Ne (Binh Thuan) and a 30 MW Wind Farm is under operation in Binh Dai, Ben Tre.
CAREER OPPORTUNITY:
- Position: Senior Electrical Engineer
- Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, including 13 months’s salary and potential performance bonus
- Benefits:
- Additional healthcare insurance
- Opportunities to work in a friendly and supportive environment
- Career development opportunities
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Senior Electrical Engineer position plays a important role in ensuring the technical robustness and feasibility of projects life cycle from early-stage project development through IRC, NTP, EPC contracting, execution, and commissioning. The role involves technical evaluation, engineering assurance, EPC/OEM engagement, permitting coordination, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams (BD, Finance, Legal, PMU).
- 2. Key responsibilities:
A. Project Development & Technical Assessment
• Manage and supervise site technical screening, EIA, wind measurement, pre-feasibility (Pre-FS), and feasibility (FS) assessments, design, engineering, and construction readiness.
• Utilize PVSyst, WindPro, AutoCAD, GIS, and other simulation tools to evaluate resource potential, layout optimization, energy yield, and grid connection feasibility.
• Prepare technical documentation and coordinate permitting, land, and grid assessments with internal and external stakeholders.
B. Technical Evaluation & Assurance
• Review and benchmark engineering designs, layouts, BoQs and technical proposals.
• Liaise with EPC contractors and OEMs to assess and compare technical solutions
• Spearhead development of EPC and OEM contracting strategies.
• Support CAPEX/OPEX assumptions and validate technical inputs for financial models.
• Evaluate and advise on technical risks and mitigation measures to support investment decisions.
• Provide technical input to MoUs, JDAs, EPC/OEM agreements, and tendering processes (EOI, RFP, bid review).
C. Stakeholder Management & Strategy
• Support to work with provincial and central authorities, consultants, and local partners on permitting, site assessments, and approvals.
• Support project selection and prioritization through technical due diligence of M&A and co-development opportunities.
• Manage technical consultants, OE firms, and E&S advisors.
• Cultivate relationships with leading EPCs, OEMs, and service providers in Vietnam and globally.
• Coordinate with different stakeholders to ensure the technical alignment with regulatory, process, and community.
D. Development Process Control
• Track development milestones and highlight technical risks or blockers to the projects.
• Coordinate technical and permitting timelines to ensure projects reach investment readiness on time.
• Ensure compliance with company standards for quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive value engineering and optimization studies (e.g., modularization, local fabrication, port logistics, installation sequence).
• Collaborate with business development, commercial and finance teams to analyze cost implications, lifecycle economics, and bankability of design choices.
• Keep abreast of new technologies, market trends, and local regulatory updates relevant to renewable energy.
3. Preferred Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical.
- Preferred 6-7+ years of experience in infrastructure, renewable energy projects (nearshore wind preferred).
- Proven experience in development or RE projects, construction, and EPC/OEM contract negotiation.
- Familiarity with Vietnam permitting and development procedures is advantageous.
- Proficiency in PVSyst, WindPro, AutoCAD, GIS; additional tools is a plus.
- Experience working with EPC and OEM partners especially in wind projects.
- Good command of English; international exposure preferred.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and provincial offices.
4. Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving abilities.
- Confident communicator with stakeholders.
- High accountability, structured work approach, and team player.
- Ability to handle ambiguity and thrive in early-stage project environments.
Please send your resume/application with expected remuneration and portrait photo to:
Ms. Tuyen Pham – HR & Operations Deputy Manager
Address: Phòng L20.02, Tầng 20, Tháp A, Khu thương mại dịch vụ kết hợp nhà ở cao tầng tại lô đất 1-13 thuộc Khu chức năng số 1 – Khu đô thị mới Thủ Thiêm, số 15 Trần Bạch Đằng, Phường An Khánh, thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Việt Nam
