SOLAR RESOURCE ASSESSMENT ENGINEER

Opdenergy is a growing independent renewable energy producer (IPP) with presence in Europe, United States and Latin America with more than 19 years’ experience. The company develops, builds, finances, manages and operates high quality renewable energy projects in several countries, with a portfolio of 2,6 GW (1,3 operational and + 1,3 ready to build / under construction) assets in operations and construction, whole portfolio under development sums up to over 18 GW.Opdenergy is now looking for an Solar Resource Assessment Engineer to give support to our projects in the US from the Madrid office.What will you help withProvide technical and design support to optimize energy production and reduce construction and leasing costs for PV plants.Continuously improve functional specifications, standards, certifications, and technical documentation for electrical systems and equipment.Develop and review basic PV plant designs, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), PV array sizing, and optimization.Conduct calculations and review electrical designs, including equipment sizing, earthing systems, and electrical protection analysis.Maintain and enhance technical specifications for LV/MV equipment and construction-related electrical systems.Control and review basic and detailed Engineering of PV Plants not only identifying deviations but suggesting upgrades or improvements.Create tools and procedures to ensure consistent, high-quality, and optimized electrical designs for PV plants.Provide support to the Operation and Maintenance Department in any aspect regarding to the solar resource and yield simulation of the PV Plant.Support SCADA system design and review, ensuring compliance with metering, architectural, and project requirements.Interface with the manufacturers or suppliers of Key Components in relation to the different simulation’s and design optimization during purchase process considering standars, rules, regulations and applicable laws in all countries that Opdenergy is based.Support troubleshooting and resolution of applicable project engineering and performance issues as well as evaluation of new technologies.Who you areBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial-scale PV plants.Detailed knowledge of PV plant performance parameters such as PR and familiarity with recognised performance testing procedures, including availability calculations.Detailed knowledge and calculation of basic and detailed engineering (BT AC-DC, Civil Works, etc…) as well as basic knowledge on AT power lines and substations operation and regulations.Familiarity with PV plant components and technical operating parameters.Fluent in spoken and written English.Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.Proficient in CAD, Civil 3D, and Q-GIS (or equivalent software).Availability for travel, including work from Madrid and occasional international trips.What we offerHybrid model with 2 flexible days a week working from homeStable employment based on a permanent contractReal chances to grow inside a global, multicultural environment.Free snacks and well equipped facilitiesFree Health insuranceLanguage and technical training on demandFree Meal vouchersFlexible payment plan (transportation, child care)We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status