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Planungsingenieur (PV & BESS)

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Renewable Energy

Europe

Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Permanent

Hybrid

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Job Title: Technical Planner / Planning Engineer

Projects: Large-Scale PV & BESS

Salary: Up To €80,000 (DOE)

Location: Bavaria (hybrid)

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Piper Maddox has partnered with a lean renewable energy developer with over 30 years of experience in the German market, with a strong track record of developing, planning, and delivering rooftop and ground-mounted PV projects, with various utility-scale BESS projects also in the pipeline.

A variety of tasks await you

You are planning the technical implementation of photovoltaic open-field systems.
You create specifications, tenders, and award the individual services.
You calculate and validate offers and profit simulations.
You accompany the projects during the construction phase and check the technical implementation according to the plans.
Your responsibilities also include technical plant documentation and cost control.

You should bring this with you

You have at least 2 years of professional experience in the field of technical planning of photovoltaic systems (open space or roof) and have already calculated and tendered initial projects.
You are a technician, master craftsman or have a technical degree and are very knowledgeable in electrical engineering, metal construction or civil engineering.
You are proficient in using the MS Office suite as well as AutoCAD and depreciation programs (e.g., AVA-Plan).
You work in a structured, independent, and results-oriented manner. You like to take the initiative and are not afraid to make decisions.
You have fluent German skills and excellent communication skills.

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