Senior Project Engineer - Madrid

Alcazar Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Alcazar Energy in Madrid is seeking a seasoned project engineer to lead technical and commercial analyses for renewable energy projects. You will be crucial in selecting OEMs, conducting Due Diligence, and supporting the Investment Team in technical discussions.

The ideal candidate has a BSc in Engineering, over 10 years of engineering experience in wind/solar, and fluency in English. This role offers the opportunity to make a substantial impact in the renewable energy sector.

Formación

• 10+ years of project engineering experience in Wind/Solar projects.
• Fluency in English at a business level.

Responsabilidades

• Provide technical and commercial analysis for renewable energy technologies.
• Lead technical Due Diligence for new Projects.
• Coordinate development activities for Projects.
• Conduct wind resource assessments using industry-standard software.

Conocimientos

Technical analysis

Project management

Wind resource assessment

Contract negotiation

Software proficiency (Microsoft Project, PVSyst, WinPro)

Educación

BSc. Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical)

Post Graduate degree in Renewable Energy

Descripción del empleo

Thank you for your interest in joining Alcazar Energy! Each role at our company offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the global shift towards sustainable energy. As you consider applying, reflect on how your unique skills, passion, and vision align with our mission to innovate and energize the world responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide all the required technical and commercial analysis to the Delivery and O&M and Investment Teams regarding renewable energy technologies, including mainly onshore wind, solar PV and battery storage. Coordinate the preparation of reports and/or presentations for the Investment Team, or Investment Committee, summarising the analysis on potential technologies benefits, feasibility etc.
• Lead the selection of the OEMs for wind and solar Projects, performing technical/commercial analysis etc.
• Lead and perform technical Due Diligence for new Projects. This will include taking ownership of parts of the DD, and to coordinate the support of project engineers, environmental specialist, wind resource analyst and consultants that will perform the other parts of the DD.
• To prepare RfP packages for surveys, engineering works, consultants, construction works, supplies etc. for projects including both commercial and technical requirements; inclusive of draft, release, clarification, evaluation and negotiation processes.
• To prepare and negotiate Heads of Terms with EPC contractors.
• Lead the discussions with OEMs and contractors to optimise contractor offers and Project returns.
• Provide support to the Investment Team for discussions with local developers and assessment of the technical components of potential investment opportunities.
• To provide all required inputs to the investment Team (CAPEX, OPEX, energy yield, uncertainties, availability, construction period etc.) in order to run different scenarios on the financial models.
• To effectively manage engineering related service providers / consultants at the development stage of the project (preliminary designs, surveys etc.).
• Perform site visits for potential investment project opportunities.
• Support the Investment Team in the search of new potential sites for future developments.
• Coordinate the development activities of Projects (including designs, EPC selection, O&M contracts etc.) until the project teams are in place.
• Conduct wind resource assessments by analyzing meteorological data, performing energy yield calculations, and using industry-standard software (e.g., WAsP, WindPRO, OpenWind, or CFD models) to optimize wind farm layouts.
• Support site selection and feasibility studies through wind measurement campaigns, GIS analysis, and data validation to identify high-potential locations for wind energy projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide technical insights on wind resource potential, uncertainty analysis, and energy production estimates, contributing to project development, financing, and operational decision-making.
• Implementation of turbine manufacturers contracts.

Qualifications, Experience & Job Specific skills

Preferred Qualifications

• BSc. Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical or Electrical)
• Post Graduate degree in Renewable Energy is desirable

Preferred Experience

• Experience in wind farms above 50 MW development is required
• Experience in Solar PV Projects is desirable.
• Experience working in engineering company with experience in windfarms design or WTG manufacturer is desirable.
• Min. 10 year’s project engineering experience in Wind/Solar projects
• Fluency in both written and spoken in English at a business level

Job Specific Skills

• Conversant with softwares such as Microsoft Project, PVSyst, WinPro etc.
• Understand contracts Terms and Conditions (FIDIC etc.)

We appreciate your time in considering a career with Alcazar Energy. By joining our team, you’re choosing to stand at the forefront of the renewable energy industry, contributing to projects that prioritize integrity, quality, and sustainability. As you share our commitment to making a difference, we look forward to potentially welcoming you aboard.