Markus Richter 

Independent Engineer

I help offshore project developers unlock

Clarity in Complexity

by structuring contractor scope-split across assets and managing project interfaces

Experienced Project Support

Driven by a genuine passion for complex offshore wind and infrastructure projects, my expertise spans 16 years in the offshore and energy industry, encompassing more than 15 offshore wind projects.

As an experienced Project Engineer, I am dedicated to providing freelance support, consulting services and experienced project resources tailored to the needs of offshore wind project developers and transmission system operators.


Get in touch and let's find out together how my services can contribute to the success of your project.

[email protected]

Services

Technical Interface Management

Hands-on project support: I provide a technical and organizational framework for collaboration between work packages, contractors and stakeholders to build trust and alignment for complex offshore wind projects. 

I help offshore project developers clearly define and document contractor responsibilities for each task and delivery, with a special focus on the asset interfaces. Examples for the tool set I offer to my clients:

  • Asset scope-split matrix
  • RASCI interface matrix
  • Interface schematics
  • Scope-of-work
  • Moderator of interface meetings
  • Employer's requirements documents
  • Decision management

Individual Consulting 

Looking to enter the offshore wind market? Need in-depth market trend research or industry-specific insights? I provide expert consulting tailored to your needs, backed by a wide network and experience from over 16 offshore wind projects - with client discretion guaranteed:

  • Strategic guidance
  • Market insights
  • Tailored support
  • One-on-one consulting
  • Customized reports
  • Individual research

What I offer

> 16 years' experience

> 15 offshore wind projects

Commitment, results and fast project integration

Project references

Skyborn Renewables
Offshore wind farm "Gennaker", Germany - 927 MW

Technical interface management between all work packages and cross-package decision management

Amprion GmbH
Windader West HVDC Grid Connection, Germany

Draft of documents (Employer's requirements) for contractor scope-split for onshore cable route and HVDC station

(client not disclosed)
Offshore wind farm in Scandinavia

Preparation of detailed asset scope-split matrix for offshore wind farm, export cables, landfall, onshore cable route and grid connection. Consulting on EPCI scope-split and tender strategies

EnBW AG
Offshore wind farm "He Dreiht", Germany - 900 MW

Interface management (multi contracting) between all work packages: offshore wind turbine generators, foundations and transition pieces, inter-array cables, TSO offshore converter station, TSO onshore repeater station

Amprion GmbH
Offshore wind grid connection systems HVDC
"BorWin 4" & "DolWin 4" - 2 x 900 MW

Interface management (EPCI) between all work packages in tender and design phase; tender documents and scope-split between contractors; internal and external interface management

(Client not disclosed)
Due Diligence: Offshore wind farm project in USA

CapEx and Risk evaluation, review of overall engineering and work package interfaces

EnBW AG
Offshore wind farm "Hohe See", Germany - 500 MW

Inter-array cables (EPCI) project engineering and interface management with offshore substations and offshore wind turbine generators; QA management and progress monitoring of submarine cable manufacturer

EnBW AG
Offshore wind farm "Albatros", Germany - 140 MW

Inter-array cables (EPCI) project engineering and interface management with offshore transformer module (OTM) and offshore wind turbine generators; QA management of cable production

Amprion GmbH
Offshore wind grid connection systems HVDC
"BalWin 1" & "BalWin 2", Germany - 2 x 2000 MW

Interface management (EPCI) between all work packages; tender documents and scope-split between contractors

EnBW AG
Offshore wind farm "Baltic 2", Germany - 290 MW

Support owners maritime logistics and crew transfers during installation and commissioning phase

EnBW AG
Offshore wind farm "Formosa 3", Taiwan - 600 MW

Risk evaluation for inter-array cables for bid evaluation and project development Taiwan

(Client not disclosed)
Due Diligence: Offshore wind farm "Baltyk 2", Poland - 1440 MW

CapEx, Risk evaluation and due diligence of export cables (offshore and onshore) for bid evaluation

(Client not disclosed)
Due Diligence: Offshore wind farm "Kattegat", Sweden - 282 MW

CapEx evaluation for inter-array cables, bid evaluation

EnBW AG
Floating Offshore wind farm "Castle Wind", USA - 1000 MW

Project development USA and evaluation of early concepts for floating inter-array cables and floating export cables

Hapag Lloyd AG
Ship mechanic - a lesson for life

My maritime career started in 2008, when I sailed around the world six times as a mechanic for main engines and auxiliary systems onboard of suezmax and panamax class container vessels. I can proudly say that I have set my foot on every continent in the world.

Let's get in contact!

[email protected]