Senior Solar Design Engineer

Greenvolt Group; Paris; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenvolt Next France is seeking a Senior Solar Design Engineer (C&I Solar PV) to lead technical design across rooftop, carport and ground-mounted PV projects in the French market. You will define design criteria, validate energy simulations, and drive BoQ/CAPEX budgeting while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with Sales, Procurement and Operations.

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in a related field, have 5+ years in solar PV engineering, and be fluent in French and English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of solar PV engineering experience in C&I sector.
• Proven track record in rooftop and carport PV design, budgeting, and pre-sales.
• Experience with tender engineering activities and technical validation.

Responsibilities

• Act as senior technical reference for C&I PV projects in France.
• Define design criteria for rooftop, carport interfaces, LV/MV systems.
• Review layouts, energy simulations, and BoQ/CAPEX estimates.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Operations.

Skills

Solar PV engineering

Pre-sales & tender engineering

Budgeting & CAPEX analysis

Team leadership / mentoring

Education

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

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Excel

Dynamics 365 (CRM)

Job description

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

Greenvolt Next France is looking for a Senior Solar Design Engineer (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.

Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

Greenvolt Next France is looking for a Senior Solar Design Engineer (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.

Project Validation & Risk Management

• 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.

Process Improvement & Standardization

• 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.
• CRM tools (Dynamics 365 is a plus).

Languages

• Fluent French and English

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