To consolidate and further develop its consultancy activities, 3E is looking for a PV Engineer to be a part of our multidisciplinary team of renewable energy experts.

You will work with a focus on the different activities related to the design stage of a PV project. You will assist 3E’s clients while assessing the suitability of a project site, preparing the technical drawings needed for permit application and later on, construction, preparation of tender documents for EPC contracting and so on.

You will also work on technical advisory projects in the PV domain. You will gradually grow into a project manager role, being exposed also to other phases of a renewable energy project, including construction and operational activities.

At first your responsibilities will be to deliver technical drawings and calculation notes for the design of solar projects in and outside of Spain. Next to that you will gradually evolve towards performing other technical assessments, either from the office or during site inspections:

• Solar irradiation, performance and energy production assessments
• Support and analyse technology choices; identify technical risks and recommend mitigation measures
• Perform technical feasibility studies for potential solar projects
• Perform site inspections before, during and after construction of the projects
• Perform site inspections during the commissioning and operational phase of the projects

Requirements

We are looking for someone focused and very organised, with the right maturity and seniority to tackle projects right off the bat. Dedicated to problem solving and with a strong work ethic, you also have abilities for conflict resolution with innovative thinking.

• You have a graduate degree in electrical engineering or equivalent through experience.
• You have 3-4 years of experience in the solar industry with an international environment with experience in renewable energy project design, project development and/or construction.
• You have experience in grid connection and construction of PV plants in Portugal.
• You have a clear interest for renewable energy, and the mindset of a consultant: you are client-oriented, dynamic and a quick learner.
• You have experience in electrical design and design softwares (PV Case, AutoCAD, PVSyst).
• You have strong communication & project management skills.
• You read, write and speak fluently in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
• You are team oriented and open to travel regularly for short periods to project sites in Portugal, Spain or Latin America.

Bonus points for:

• High Voltage systems, knowledge of International Standards
• ETAP, DIGSilent

Benefits

In addition to joining a fast-growing international company that promotes a stimulating atmosphere in a highly motivated group of people, 3E offers:

• Salary package in line with your level of experience, company mobile phone & subscription, private health insurance, meal vouchers, transport tickets, laptop.
• Flexible working/Home office.
• An international environment: projects in over 100 countries worldwide, colleagues of 30+ nationalities.