Senior PV Engineer

Job Description

• Assessment of site topography, potential constraints, main components sizing and selection of suitable technology for green field development (including BESS, agriPV)
• Preparation and review of design specifications, and Engineering design packages (Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical) for large scale PV projects during all project phases; at early-stage conceptual design, planning package, and tendering
• Review and evaluation of tender documents and technical requirements.
• Preparation and review of single line diagrams up to MV and coordinating with grid team the HV specifications to match with the HV single line diagram
• Evaluation of climate data sources and preparation of energy yield simulations (PVsyst) to provide key project performance indicators for commercial project optimization
• Leading/participating in site visits in projects early stages to identity buildable area, optimize layout design, identify infrastructure crossings, and prepare site assessment reports
• Leading/participating in technical discussions and negotiations with third party technical advisors and consultants for Technical Due Diligence of PV projects

Your profile

• Academic degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energies, or similar
• In depth knowledge of PV system design (engineering planning), IEC codes and specification according to the project / country specific requirements as per relevant standards
• Good understanding of techno-economic aspects of solar projects and latest market developments
• Hands-on experience in solar power plant design preferably in the field of utility scale projects, with at least 5 years of experience in renewable energy projects in UK and ideally a minimum of 5 years in solar PV projects, BESS and ideally Floating and AgriPV
• Sound design knowledge in areas of solar plant layouts, civil design, SLD, MV and HV equipment’s, Power Transmission, System loss calculation, & general electrical requirements of large-scale solar power plants ​
• In depth knowledge in modules, inverters, cables, transformers, MV switchgears relays and industry best practices
• Software skills: Mandatory – AutoCAD, PVSyst, (PVCase or Helios 3D), and MS office; Desired –QGIS or ArcGIS
• Language: Business Fluent/Native English, other language would be a plus
• Pro-active team player with high degree of self-management and problem-solving ability
• You are highly committed, have strong communication & negotiation skills, interpersonal and intercultural competence, positive attitude, enthusiasm to learn, willingness to contribute and travel affinity