Senior Solar Project Designer — Lead Utility-Scale Design

Equans; Guyancourt; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans is seeking a Solar Project Designer to design and optimize utility-scale solar farms at a permanent location in Guyancourt. You will design pre-construction layouts using AutoCAD, PVcase, and PVsyst, while optimizing project returns and supporting interconnection and EPC activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership on solar technology evaluation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in utility-scale solar project design.
• Experience with 100 MW+ scale projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD design and solar modeling software (AutoCAD, PVcase, PVsyst).
• Strong understanding of solar power plant design principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage project site constraints (terrain, wetlands, flood zones, etc.).
• Design pre-construction layouts using AutoCAD, PVcase, and PVsyst.
• Optimize project return by adjusting design parameters (DC/AC ratio, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate new and emerging solar technologies.
• Provide technical support for interconnection applications and EPC contracting.
• Clearly communicate project status updates and reports.
• Lead and mentor team members.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project design

CAD design

Solar PV modeling

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

PVcase

PVsyst

Job description

Equans is seeking a Solar Project Designer to design and optimize utility-scale solar farms at a permanent location in Guyancourt. You will design pre-construction layouts using AutoCAD, PVcase, and PVsyst, while optimizing project returns and supporting interconnection and EPC activities.

You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical leadership on solar technology evaluation.