William VERCAUTEREN

JOB TITLE

Project Director

DEPARTMENT

CDWE/Project Management Department

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

English
Dutch

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PERSONAL BIO

William Vercauteren is currently serving as Project Director at CDWE. With over 11 years of experience in offshore wind and marine construction, he has managed largescale EPCI projects across Europe and Asia-Pacific, covering the transport and installation of foundations, turbines, and subsea structures. William is passionate about renewable energy and sustainability, with a strong background in technical project execution, stakeholder management, and international collaboration. Having led multidisciplinary teams of over 40 professionals, he emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and safety as the core values in every project. His career reflects a deep commitment to advancing the offshore wind industry and supporting the local development of renewable energy in Taiwan.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

CDWE, Taiwan
- Project Director (2025 – Present)
- Transport & Installation Manager (2019 – 2025)
DEME Group, Belgium
- Works Manager (2017 – 2019)
- Project Engineer / Site Superintendent (2014 – 2017)
Assistant Project Manager, Willemen Groep, Belgium (2013)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master in Construction, University of Antwerp, Belgium
Bachelor in Construction, AP University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Belgium

Job Positions

Brief Introduction of the Department

【The Project Management Department】

Project Management Department oversees the entire lifecycle of offshore wind farm construction, including engineering, transportation, and the installation of foundations, turbines, and related components. With a multidisciplinary and international team, it emphasizes innovation, safety, and sustainability, offering young professionals valuable experience in large-scale offshore infrastructure and cross-functional collaboration.

Department Staff Number

- More than 10 people

Internship Job Description

The Project Engineer Trainee supports the project management team in coordinating offshore wind farm construction activities, including reviewing documentation, managing schedules, coordinating logistics, and analyzing technical data. This role offers practical insights into the execution of large-scale engineering projects, with opportunities to participate in meetings with engineers and contractors while gaining exposure to safety management, quality control, and sustainability practices. The internship offers hands-on experience in renewable energy development and helps students strengthen their communication and problem-solving skills in an international work environment.

Preferred Intern Education Level

- Undergraduate students
- Undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Strong curiosity and willingness to learn about renewable energy and offshore engineering.
- Good teamwork and communication skills in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
- Analytical thinking with attention to detail when handling technical or project-related data.
- Responsible, proactive, and capable of managing tasks independently under guidance.
- Basic knowledge or interest in engineering, project management, or sustainability topics.

Others

- Expected working hours per week: 30+
- Salary/Financial Support: NT$30,000~40,000 per month
- Additional Benefits: