Senior Solar Design Engineer

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 islooking for aSenior 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
  

We want an energy transition for everyone, from everyone !