Chief Engineer(Solar / Wind)(m / f / d)

Finance in Motion is a global impact asset manager focused exclusively on sustainable development in low and middle-income countries. The company develops and advises impact investment funds whose blended finance structures bring together public and private investors to address climate change, strengthen biodiversity conservation, foster the sustainable use of natural resources, improve livelihoods, and promote economic opportunities.

Over the course of its operations, Finance in Motion has unleashed a cumulative total of over EUR 5.4 billion toward these goals in Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. In addition to investment activities, the funds also provide technical assistance to support investees, foster responsible finance, and maximize impact in the countries they serve.

Since its foundation in 2009, the company has consistently recorded year-on-year growth and expanded into new regions and topics. Due to this ongoing success, Finance in Motion is seeking a

Chief Engineer (Solar / Wind) (m / f / d)

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer with first-hand experience in Eastern European greenfield and brownfield project development across the renewable energy sector.
• Development, engineering, design review and technical oversight of wind and PV projects.
• Plan and manage all project development engineering activities.
• Ensure all engineering and design activities are aligned with company and project environmental, health and safety policies and objectives.
• Establish and maintain the engineering, design criteria and applicable standards and specifications for wind and PV projects.
• Support technical diligence on site selection and project acquisitions.
• Define, review and approve the work of technical consultants to ensure consistent and cost-effective designs and timely delivery.
• Direct activities of designers, consultants and contractors, and manage meetings and conference calls to achieve efficient use of resources, meet deadlines for deliverables, minimize delays, avoid crises and resolve conflicts.
• Write, edit and/or review technical scope of work documents, specifications, procedures, site reports, progress reports, feasibility studies, proposals, presentations, etc.; review and negotiate technical aspects of supply (TSA / MSA), EPC and interconnection agreements, etc.
• Collaborate in the preparation and coordination of proposals, proposal materials, and other marketing efforts in support of the market segment.
• Contribute to development of engineering capability, project engineering management processes; technology roadmap, software tools, etc.
• Coordinate with Development team and external consultants to deliver energy models and simulations, electrical schematics, plant and equipment layouts, system cost estimates, technical exhibits, etc.
• Manage and conduct cost-cutting and optimization analyses, monitor emerging technical regulatory requirements, etc. for project development and operational activities.
• Act as global procurement project leader throughout the product development process and secure and monitor corresponding deliverables.
• Support project management and business development teams to assure timely and cost-effective resolution to regulatory, permitting and technical issues associated with the execution and delivery of wind and PV projects.
• Initiate and drive cost-cutting measures via Design-to-Cost, market/technology scouting, reverse engineering and material standardization.
• Organize pre-selection and integration workshops with a supply base to generate cost reduction opportunities.
• Ensure coordination between suppliers, global procurement and project stakeholders.
• Monitor supplier development and lead cross-functional reviews to complete tasks and milestones punctually.
• Ensure availability of frame contracts and development agreements in a cross-functional alignment.

What we expect:

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Project or Industrial Engineering, or Engineering Economics.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of a CEE language is a must.
• Confident and experienced in working interdisciplinary engineering field.
• Profound in working with figures and calculation tools, ability to analyze and illustrate results for decision making.
• Engineering experience in the wind and/or solar PV project development industry is preferred.
• Significant relevant experience in the fields of project management, new product introductions, supply chain, procurement engineering.
• Organized and disciplined combined with analytical skills.
• Assertive in achieving deadlines and securing deliverables.
• Result-oriented and independent style of working.

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with over 60 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit.
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results.
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.

We are 300 plus employees working from our 16 offices worldwide are dedicated to promoting sustainable development through market-based finance solutions. If you enjoy tackling complex challenges in a hands-on manner and are seeking an adaptable and motivating work environment, we would very much like to hear from you. Learn more about working at Finance in Motion here: Contact: Global Talent Acquisition I -in-motion.com