Senior Solar Engineer (f/m/d)

Location: Berlin, DE; Würzburg, DE; Hannover, DE; Düsseldorf, DE

Country/Region: DE

Contract type: Working hours: Full time

Overview

Our Renewables Team in Düsseldorf and/or Berlin is looking for you!

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst ensuring security of energy supply. We work in diverse teams with flexible working time for our employees. Our culture emphasizes equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. You will have the opportunity to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable energy supply, and help shape changes. Interested? We look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Your primary responsibility will be to design utility-scale ground-mounted solar PV projects with an initial focus on project development support
• Using industry-standard software, technical design work will progress from preliminary to detail level in line with project development maturity
• Optimize layouts and yields based on constraint analysis
• Design in compliance with industry codes and standards and incorporate feedback from Construction, Operations and Development
• Support the preparation of post-construction documentation
• Provide expertise during project development and implementation, remotely and on site
• Support and lead technical due diligences
• Coordinate with Renewables teams and external partners (developers, engineers, project-, contract- and offtake-managers, market and strategy analysts)
• Maintain strong stakeholder management internally and externally

Your profile

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Renewable Energy, or related field)
• Extensive experience in utility-scale solar design and project delivery
• Proficiency in solar PV design software (e.g., PVsyst, AutoCAD) and understanding of renewable energy systems
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and system optimization capabilities
• Proven track record of international work experience and cultural adaptability
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Business fluency in English (other languages are an advantage)
• Open to working in Düsseldorf or Berlin
• Open-minded, proactive, and detail-oriented

At Uniper, we reward our employees with attractive salaries, a company pension, and health-related benefits. We offer a supportive working culture with flexible working arrangements, including home office options and equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, we help you see yourself in our company and support you in achieving your personal goals and ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and encourages applications from suitably qualified individuals regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status.

Benefits and development

• Work-Life Balance / New Normal: flexible working options in consultation with your team
• Modern equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Mobility: car and bike leasing; e-car charging stations at Uniper locations
• Health offers: preventive health services; employee assistance program
• Company pension: employer-funded contributions with potential for self-funded contributions
• Training: lifelong learning and coaching

Your contact

If you have any questions, please contact career@uniper.energy

Attention! Please apply via the portal button. Applications received by post or email may not be considered.

As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and supports flexible working.

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