Senior Commercial Engineer (C&I Solar PV)

Empresaconfidencial; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Empresaconfidencial is seeking a Senior Commercial Engineer for France (C&I Solar PV) to drive technical leadership in rooftop and carport PV projects across the French market. You will guide engineering teams, support pre-sales efforts, and ensure robust design criteria and budgets for tender submissions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Sales, Procurement, Operations and Project Execution, with extensive experience in French C&I PV and energy simulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of solar PV engineering experience.
• Strong experience in French C&I PV market and rooftop/carport PV design.
• Experience in pre-sales and tender-stage engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical reference for Commercial Engineering in France, focusing on rooftop/carport PV.
• Define and standardize design criteria for LV/MV electrical systems and grid connection.
• Review layouts, energy simulations, BoQs, CAPEX estimates and budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across teams.
• Prepare or supervise PV layouts, energy simulations, and tender documentation.

Skills

Technical leadership

Pre-sales engineering

Tendering

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Energy/CV Engineering

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

A leading international renewable energy company is looking for a Senior Commercial Engineer – France (C&I Solar PV) to support the development of decentralized energy projects across the French market. The company operates internationally and is committed to accelerating the energy transition through distributed generation solutions, with a strong focus on Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Act as the senior technical reference for Commercial Engineering activities in France, focusing on C&I rooftop and carport PV projects.
• Define, document, and standardize design criteria for:
• Rooftop and carport design and constructability interfaces
• LV/MV electrical systems and equipment selection
• Grid connection architecture and local market requirements
• Protection systems, technical assumptions, and minimum design standards
• Review and validate layouts, energy simulations, electrical concepts, and project budgets.
• Challenge and approve key technical, yield, and CAPEX assumptions before proposal submission.
• Review project-specific BoQs, CAPEX estimates, technical assumptions, and design choices.
• Assess technical, commercial, and constructability risks during tendering and pre-sales phases.
• Ensure solutions are technically robust and ready for handover to execution teams.
• Ensure compliance with internal validation and approval procedures.

Team Coordination & Technical Support

• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams supporting French opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical best practices.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical matters during the commercial phase.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Project Execution teams.
• Develop and maintain:
• Standard BoQ and CAPEX templates
• Cost libraries and benchmarking tools
• Design guidelines and quality checklists
• Drive continuous improvement of commercial engineering processes and methodologies.

Proposal Development

• Prepare or supervise:
• Rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted PV layouts
• PVsyst energy simulations
• Detailed BoQs and CAPEX calculations
• Technical documentation for tenders and client proposals
• Participate in technical discussions with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

Education & Experince

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of solar PV engineering experience.
• Strong experience within the French C&I PV market.
• Proven track record in rooftop and carport PV design, technical optimization, and budgeting.
• Experience in pre-sales and tender-stage engineering activities.
• Experience reviewing and validating technical and financial project assumptions.

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of French C&I PV systems, particularly rooftop and carport applications.
• Solid understanding of LV/MV electrical systems, grid connection requirements, and protection schemes.
• Experience with structural interfaces, civil works, and installation constraints.
• Knowledge of French technical standards, permitting processes, and DSO requirements.
• Experience with battery storage projects is considered an advantage.

Tools

• Advanced PVsyst.
• AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
• Advanced Excel for CAPEX and budgeting analysis.