Senior Solar Design Engineer

Greenvolt; Paris; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenvolt Next France is seeking a Senior Solar Design Engineer (C&I Solar PV) to lead the technical design for Commercial & Industrial rooftop and carport PV projects in France. You will define design criteria, validate energy simulations, and ensure robust solutions before handover to execution teams.

The role requires a Master’s in a relevant field and at least 5 years of solar PV engineering experience in the French C&I market.

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, rooftop and carport design.
• Proven budgeting, pre‑sales and tender engineering experience.
• Experience reviewing technical and financial project assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Act as the senior technical reference for C&I rooftop and carport PV projects in France.
• Define and standardize design criteria for rooftop/carport interfaces and LV/MV systems.
• Review layouts, energy simulations, electrical concepts, and project budgets.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams.

Skills

C&I PV design

Rooftop design

Carport design

Budgeting

Tender support

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Grid integration

French market

English proficiency

Education

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

Tools

PVsyst

AutoCAD

Excel

Dynamics 365

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.

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.

• 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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