Project Engineer

Samuel Knight International; Wiesbaden; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Wiesbaden to deliver technical expertise for solar and battery energy storage projects. You will play a crucial role in project design, permitting, and collaboration with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates have proven experience in project engineering, strong communication skills, and proficiency in both German and English. This position offers competitive salary and hybrid working options, fostering a supportive team environment.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Opportunities for growth

Supportive team environment

Focus on ethics and sustainability

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience in solar PV and/or BESS project engineering.
• Strong organizational skills and a pragmatic mindset.
• Confident in working independently as well as in a team.
• Clear communication style and ability to liaise with authorities.

Aufgaben

• Identify and implement optimal technical solutions for projects.
• Conduct technical and economic feasibility assessments.
• Plan grid connections, cable routing, and site access.
• Oversee permitting processes with relevant authorities.
• Collaborate with external planners for approvals.

Kenntnisse

Solar PV engineering

BESS project engineering

Organisational skills

Communication skills

GIS skills

CAD skills

Proficient in German

Proficient in English

Jobbeschreibung

Project Engineer (m/f/d) – Solar & BESS

Location: Wiesbaden, Germany (Hybrid 1 day remote)
Type: Permanent

Overview

We are supporting a well-established European renewable energy group in their search for a Project Engineer to strengthen their technical team in Germany. This is a long‑term opportunity with a business focused on utility‑scale solar PV and battery storage development across Europe. With operations in 9 countries and more than 1 GW installed, they are targeting a sevenfold increase in capacity by 2030. Now’s your chance to play a hands‑on role in that growth.

Your Role

As a Project Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering the technical backbone of greenfield solar and BESS projects — from layout and permitting support through to approval preparation and connection planning.

Main Responsibilities

• Identify and implement optimal technical solutions for solar and BESS projects
• Conduct technical and economic feasibility assessments, including risk analyses
• Plan grid connections, cable routing, and site access
• Oversee permitting and application processes with relevant authorities
• Collaborate with external planners for building and environmental approvals

Your Profile

• Proven experience in solar PV and/or BESS project engineering
• Strong organisational skills and a pragmatic mindset
• Confident in working independently as well as in a team
• Clear communication style and ability to liaise with authorities and stakeholders
• GIS and/or CAD skills
• Proficiency in German and English
• Based in or near Wiesbaden

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with long‑term growth prospects
• Hybrid working with a modern office in Wiesbaden
• Agile, supportive team environment
• Clear path for development and responsibility from day one
• Work with a diverse, multicultural team with a strong purpose
• A company culture focused on ethics, sustainability, and people

Apply now to be part of an international team helping drive the energy transition forward.