Design Engineer

Opdenergy; Sevilla; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Permanent contract

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Training on demand

Job summary

Opdenergy is seeking a Design Engineer to join the team in Sevilla. You will prepare and update technical drawings for utility-scale solar PV, wind, and BESS projects throughout development, financing, construction and operations.

You will translate data into coordinated drawings and work with multidisciplinary teams to optimize plant configuration. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering, has 3+ years in renewables, strong CAD skills (Civil 3D) and

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, ideally on utility-scale projects.
• Strong experience with technical drawings and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update technical drawings, layouts and basic engineering documentation for utility-scale solar PV, wind and BESS projects.
• Develop general arrangements, site layouts, cable routing plans, drainage concepts and other civil/electrical drawings.
• Prepare and maintain full drawing packages including single-line diagrams and as-built documentation.
• Translate survey data and equipment specs into accurate drawings and models.
• Identify project constraints like land boundaries, setbacks, and grid connection infrastructure.
• Support optimization of plant configuration considering CAPEX/OPEX, safety and O&M needs.
• Coordinate drawing interfaces across solar PV, wind, BESS and grid infrastructure.
• Maintain drawing registers, numbering, revision control and CAD standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Structural/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Opdenergy is a growing independent renewable energy producer (IPP) with presence in Europe, United States and Latin America with more than 21 years of 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 operation and construction. Its total development portfolio exceeds 18 GW.

Design Engineer to join our team in Sevilla.

What will you help with?

• Prepare and update technical drawings, layouts and basic engineering documentation for utility-scale solar PV, wind and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects throughout their development, financing, construction and operational phases.
• Develop general arrangements, site and equipment layouts, access roads, platforms, trench and cable routing plans, drainage concepts, grading plans and other civil and electrical drawings.
• Prepare and maintain project drawing packages, including single-line diagrams, block diagrams, typical details, cross-sections, interfaces and as-built documentation.
• Translate engineering criteria, survey data, topographical and geotechnical information, equipment specifications and supplier documentation into accurate and coordinated drawings and models.
• Identify and reflect project constraints in the design, including land boundaries, easements, setbacks, environmental restrictions, hydrology, slopes, roads, existing services and grid connection infrastructure.
• Support the optimisation of plant configuration and land use, considering constructability, energy production, CAPEX, OPEX, safety and operation and maintenance requirements.
• Coordinate drawing interfaces across solar PV, wind, BESS, substations, grid connection, civil works, electrical systems, SCADA and auxiliary systems.
• Support the preparation and review of basic and detailed engineering deliverables produced internally and by external engineering companies, contractors, OEMs and suppliers.
• Maintain drawing registers, document numbering, revision control, templates and CAD standards, ensuring accuracy, consistency and traceability of technical documentation.
• Prepare drawings and technical information for permitting, land agreements, grid connection, procurement, tendering, construction and handover.
• Provide drafting and design support to Development, Construction, Procurement and Asset Management teams, incorporating approved design changes.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, design criteria, workflows, digital tools and technical libraries for renewable energy projects.

Who you are

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Structural or Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the renewable energy sector, ideally working on utility-scale projects.
• Previous experience with utility-scale solar PV plants.
• Strong experience preparing and managing technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Excellent working knowledge of CAD software, including Civil 3D or equivalent.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Understanding of civil and/or electrical design principles applied to renewable energy projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinating different technical interfaces.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to manage several projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Availability to travel when required, including occasional international travel.

What do we offer?

• Hybrid model with 2 flexible days a week working from home.
• Stable employment based on a permanent contract.
• Real chances to grow inside a global, multicultural environment.
• Free snacks and well-equipped facilities.
• Free Health Insurance.
• Language and technical training on demand.
• Free Meal Vouchers.
• Flexible payment plan (transportation, childcare).

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.