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Senior PV Design Engineer

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in utility-scale solar PV design
  • Experience with PVcase and PVsyst for ground-mounted PV systems
  • Electrical modelling experience for LV/MV AC systems (ETAP or EA-PSM), earthing design and protection systems, AutoCAD
  • Ability to work independently and deliver results remotely

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise PV system designs for ground-mounted utility-scale solar projects
  • Perform detailed modelling and simulations to support project development
  • Analyse technical documentation and propose design improvements
  • Support technical due diligence processes

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Job description

Position: Senior PV Design Engineer (Utility-Scale Solar)
Location: EU countries, remote (EU-based candidates only)
Work format: Freelance / B2B Contract / On-demand

We have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior PV Design Engineer to join international utility-scale solar projects for a flexible, project-based collaboration.

To support the growing project pipeline of our Partner, we are looking for a Senior PV Design Engineer who can independently contribute to the full design lifecycle of utility-scale solar projects and support technical excellence across multiple project stages in different EU countries, the UK and the MENA region.

Scope of Work:

  • Develop and optimise PV system designs for ground-mounted utility-scale solar projects
  • Perform detailed modelling and simulations to support project development
  • Analyse technical documentation and propose design improvements
  • Support technical due diligence processes
  • Contribute to performance optimisation of PV systems
  • Collaborate with engineering teams on:
    - Layout design
    - Electrical systems
    - Overall system performance

Core Technical Requirements:

  • PVcase GM
  • PVsyst
  • Experience with ground-mounted PV systems
  • Electrical & Modelling (LV/MV AC systems):
    - ETAP or EA-PSM
    - Earthing design
    - Protection systems
    - AutoCAD

Must-Have Experience:

  • Proven track record in utility-scale solar PV design
  • Strong technical and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently and deliver results remotely

Nice-to-Have (Advantages):

  • Experience working on international solar projects
  • Exposure to technical due diligence or lender's engineering
  • Familiarity with performance optimisation / yield improvement
  • Broader understanding of grid integration or BESS
  • Experience collaborating in multinational / distributed teams

If you are an experienced PV Design Engineer looking for a flexible, project-based collaboration in the renewable energy sector, please send your CV to office@hrenergy.org with the subject line "Senior PV Design Engineer", and our Recruitment Consultants will provide you with more detailed information about the role.

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