Development Engineer - Spain

Eurowind Energy A/S; Sevilla; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurowind Energy is seeking a Development Engineer for its Spanish operations to support grid connection engineering and renewable project development across onshore wind, solar PV, and BESS. You will work with cross-functional teams from site identification through to permitting and technical evaluation, reporting to the Country Manager for Spain.

You will collaborate with Business Development, M&A and permitting teams, applying GIS, regulatory knowledge and technical tools to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of renewables experience in Spain (grid access and/or project development).
• Knowledge of the Spanish electricity regulatory framework: REE, DSOs and MITECO regulations.
• Proficiency in QGIS, Google Earth and AutoCAD.
• Experience in grid access and connection permit applications with DSOs.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize evacuation systems for Solar PV, onshore wind, BESS, and hybrid plants (PV + Wind + BESS), including CAPEX assessment and technical feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with REE and Spanish distribution companies (Endesa, Iberdrola, UFD, e-distribución, etc.) to manage grid access permits and connection approvals.
• Track and manage grid access and connection applications: submissions, follow-ups, technical queries and issue resolution with DSOs.
• Assess the technical feasibility of wind energy projects: wind resource, turbine layout, network constraints and connection conditions, using tools such as WindPro.
• Evaluate and manage hybrid renewable plant projects (wind + solar PV + BESS), ensuring technical coherence and optimization of the grid connection point.
• Carry out or oversee electrical studies (load flow, short-circuit, stability) using tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Oversee shared evacuation infrastructure agreements and coordinate with other developers at the same grid hub.
• Support M&A teams in the technical assessment and grid integration of projects under review or acquisition.

Skills

Grid connection engineering

Renewables project development

Regulatory knowledge (Spain)

GIS & mapping tools

Python

MATLAB

Education

Electrical or Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

WindPro

WAsP

OpenWind

QGIS

AutoCAD

Google Earth

PVSyst

Job description

Eurowind Energy is a global and leading developer, owner and operator of solar and wind energy projects. Based in Denmark, we are present in 16 different countries across Europe, and we are growing our portfolio each month. We believe in a future of renewable energy and we have an ambitious plan of becoming the next generations' "Power Major". Based on a full value chain from greenfield project development to energy trading, more than 700 team members are dedicated to creating a greener future fueled with nothing but renewable energy.

Due to our recent project development initiatives in the market, we are currently looking for a Development Engineer for our Spanish operations to support all phases for the development of renewable energy, PtX and Biogas projects. This job offers you the possibility of having a key role in our group's growth process in the Spanish market, while being part of a solid international group.

About the role

We are looking for a technical profile capable of covering both grid connection engineering and renewable energy project development in Spain. The successful candidate will work across the full project lifecycle from site identification and grid access applications to technical evaluation of evacuation infrastructure covering Onshore Wind, Solar PV, BESS, and hybrid plants (including wind–solar–BESS hybridization). He/she will collaborate with Business Development, M&A, and permitting teams, reporting directly to the Country Manager for Spain.

Key responsibilities

Grid connection, evacuation & renewable technologies

• Design and optimize evacuation systems for Solar PV, onshore wind, BESS, and hybrid plants (PV + Wind + BESS), including CAPEX assessment and technical feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with REE and Spanish distribution companies (Endesa, Iberdrola, UFD, e-distribución, etc.) to manage grid access permits and connection approvals.
• Track and manage grid access and connection applications: submissions, follow-ups, technical queries and issue resolution with DSOs.
• Assess the technical feasibility of wind energy projects: wind resource, turbine layout, network constraints and connection conditions, using tools such as WindPro.
• Evaluate and manage hybrid renewable plant projects (wind + solar PV + BESS), ensuring technical coherence and optimization of the grid connection point.
• Carry out or oversee electrical studies (load flow, short-circuit, stability) using tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Oversee shared evacuation infrastructure agreements and coordinate with other developers at the same grid hub.
• Support M&A teams in the technical assessment and grid integration of projects under review or acquisition.

Project development & permitting

• Identify development opportunities for Solar PV and BESS projects through capacity map analysis and site assessment using GIS tools.
• Monitor current energy regulations in Spain, with particular focus on solar PV, wind, and storage (BESS) projects.
• Collaborate on the processing of Urban Planning Compatibility Reports with local authorities, and manage administrative permits at regional and local level.
• Support the permitting department in tracking administrative deadlines to ensure projects progress on schedule.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal tools to optimize project pipeline tracking and management.
• Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and project reports to support decision-making and internal approvals.

Mandatory requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in renewables in Spain (grid access and/or project development).
• Knowledge of the Spanish electricity regulatory framework: REE, DSOs and MITECO regulations.
• Proficiency in QGIS, Google Earth and AutoCAD.
• Experience in grid access and connection permit applications with DSOs.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar simulation tools.
• Knowledge of WindPro, WAsP, OpenWind or other wind energy design tools.
• Experience in hybrid renewable plant projects (wind + PV + BESS).
• Knowledge of urban and administrative permitting at regional level.
• Experience with SCADA systems in hybrid and wind projects.
• Python for analysis and automation.
• PVSyst for solar production simulation.
• Technical English (for documentation and international projects).

Key technical skills in this role

• Electrical simulation: DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• Wind energy tools: WindPro WAsP OpenWind
• GIS & design: QGIS AutoCAD Google Earth
• Programming: Python MATLAB
• Solar & BESS: PVSyst Hybrid systems
• Grid access – Spain: REE DSOs MITECO
• Permitting: Regulations Urban planning Regional administration
• Management: M&A CAPEX Reporting

The right profile has several of the following competencies

• Technical & regulatory vision
• Multi-project management
• Analytical & organizational skills
• Liaison with public bodies
• Autonomous & proactive
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Deadline-driven
• Continuous process improvement
• Eagerness to learn & grow
• Availability to travel (HQ Denmark & EU offices)
• Available to do site visits

Why Eurowind Energy

The salary package and conditions offered will correspond to the required qualifications and background.

Renewable energy is our future. And so are our people!

At Eurowind Energy we do our best to create a culture where everyone is valued and feels at home. You will notice this in your everyday work life, where you have the freedom to speak up and where your voice means something to us. We know that when you grow, we grow. Therefore, we strive to support you in what you think is right and in your personal and professional development. We offer you an exciting job in an energetic and international environment. And we promise you: the wind is never standing still.

Developing, operating and managing PtX, Biogas, Wind and Solar parks is not just pure business for us — it is a way to view the world. And with this world view comes a genuine ambition to be one of the leading developers in Europe, because creating a future run entirely on green energy matters to us.

We manage our own portfolio of projects and, at the same time, perform technical and financial management of projects. Over many years we have experienced sustained economic growth in the number of developed projects and companies in management — and we continue to expect this. Simply because it is in our nature to keep developing: projects, companies and our people.

Read more about Eurowind Energy on our homepage or LinkedIn.

Application deadline

As soon as possible