SOLAR PV ENGINEER

Our client, a renewable energy company (IPP), is currently looking for a Solar PV Engineer. Role based in Madrid, hybrid/remote work.Role Summary:Supporting all areas of our client’s Engineering activity, working on projects across phases: early development, pre-construction and construction.This role will require close collaborative working with the Development, Investment, Procurement and Construction teams using high level communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills to ensure the success of projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.The position requires both technical and commercial skills, the ability to form strong working relationships, and work in a team, often remotely, in order to provide technical engineering support. A good understanding of the roles of contractors, consultants, network operators, equipment suppliers, permitting authorities and other project stakeholders is essential to succeed in this role, as are the Solar engineering skills that will be applied on real-life projects across a growing pipeline in Europe.Duties and responsibilities:Provide technical support to a pipeline of projects in the UK, Italy, Germany, Romania and potentially any other European country.Support our client’s Project Development function from early development to Ready To Build (RTB) and Financial Close (FC).Support our client’s Project Management function as needed across all technical aspects during construction period, commissioning, PAC and FAC.Support our client’s Investment function as needed for the technical assessment of project acquisition opportunities, including working closely with Technical Advisors in the Due Diligence process.Define the project site boundary, identify and analyse constraints and risks and determine feasible area for installation of projects.Review and analyse project information and define appropriate design and main equipment to be used, based on the site conditions and techno-economic criteria.Prepare layouts and undertake Energy Yield Assessments (EYA) using PVsyst.LCOE optimisation and calculation of the optimum GCR and DC/AC ratio that maximise the commercial performance of projects.Support the development of Basic Design for inclusion in EPC RfPs and of the EPC Contract’s Technical Appendices, including Owner’s Requirements.Review EPC Contractor bids, reports, orders, claims, etc for compliance with Owner’s Requirementsand EPC Contract appendices and support negotiations with EPC Contractors.Review Technical Advisor analysis and reports, provide comments and recommend appropriate action based on their final deliverables.Support the technical review of EPC Contractor’s detail designUndertake site visits to both greenfield sites and sites under construction.Experience and knowledge:At least 5+ years of experience in Solar PV.Proven track record with large-scale Solar PV in Europe, in a similar role, working either on the Developer, IPP, or Technical Advisor side.Expertise in developing layouts and undertaking Energy Yield Assessment (EYA) and good knowledge of all factors affecting PV plant performance.Strong knowledge of Solar PV plant constituent components (modules, inverters, structures, trackers, etc), with knowledge of Battery(BESS) technologies being a plus.Experienced in design and simulation software including PVsyst, PVdesign, AutoCAD and/or other Solar or BESS modelling software.Experienced with EPC / OCM contracts, including Technical Appendices.Experience in BESS or Wind technologies is a plus.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.Masters in Renewable Energy or related field is a plus.Other skills:Fluent English spoken and written. Fluency in any other European language is a plus.Excellent technical skills.Strong communication, reporting and presentation skills.Adept at working to challenging deadlines, prioritising effectively and managing own workload.Enjoys working with a dynamic and highly engaged team, as well as working independently.A flexible and proactive attitude, keen to take responsibility and to use initiative.