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Senior Projektingenieur (PV & BESS)
€75k - 85k per year + Bonus
Renewable Energy
Europe
Germany
Permanent
Remote

 

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer

Projects: Solar PV & BESS

Location: Germany (remote)

Salary: Up to €85,000 + Bonus

 

We are currently supporting a fast-growing renewable energy company that is expanding its technical engineering team. They are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to act as a key technical expert across their PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects.

 

This is an opportunity to join an international environment where you will have direct influence on engineering processes, technical standards, and project delivery — working closely with development, EPC, construction, commissioning teams, and external stakeholders.

 

The Opportunity

As Senior Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring high-quality electrical engineering across utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will support projects from early technical concepts through to commissioning, helping to standardise processes and improve engineering excellence across the business.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the electrical engineering of solar PV and BESS projects, including LV/MV system design and grid interface requirements
  • Develop and review technical documentation including single-line diagrams, protection concepts, earthing concepts, and technical specifications
  • Provide technical input during tender processes, including bid support, technical evaluations, and contractor discussions
  • Support FAT/SAT processes, commissioning preparation, and project acceptance activities
  • Collaborate with EPC partners, construction teams, project developers, and external engineering stakeholders
  • Contribute to SCADA, monitoring, CAD planning, and wider system integration activities
  • Ensure projects comply with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and industry best practices
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives through engineering templates, checklists, and standardisation processes

 

About You:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
  • Several years of experience delivering electrical engineering for utility-scale solar PV projects
  • Strong knowledge of medium voltage systems, protection technology, and electrical design principles
  • Experience with BESS projects is highly advantageous
  • Familiarity with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, PVsyst, DIgSILENT, or similar software
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across development, EPC, and construction teams
  • Fluent English skills; German or additional European languages are advantageous
  • Willingness to travel internationally when required

 

What’s on Offer:

  • Permanent position with an attractive salary package
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale PV and BESS projects across Europe
  • International and collaborative working environment
  • Direct communication with senior leadership and short decision-making processes
  • Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on work-life balance
  • Individual development opportunities and training
  • Additional benefits including company bike scheme

 

Click 'Apply' or forward your CV to h.safavi@pipermaddox.com

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