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Planungsingenieur (PV & BESS)
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Renewable Energy
Europe
Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Permanent
Hybrid

Job Title: Technical Planner / Planning Engineer

Projects: Large-Scale PV & BESS

Salary: Up To €80,000 (DOE)

Location: Bavaria (hybrid)

 

About

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.

 

Next steps

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