Project Engineer Large-scale Solar PV in Berlin bei Vattenfall

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company driving the transition to a sustainable energy system. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than 100 years and now have a mission of working for fossil freedom. We employ around 20,000 people mostly in our core markets in Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK.

Do you want to shape the future? Join our journey towards Fossil Free Living within one generation.

Vattenfall is a leading European energy company with approximately 20,000 employees. We now want to make fossil-free living possible within one generation. Within the Business Unit Solar & Batteries we develop, construct, and operate utility-scale solar photovoltaic installations.

We are now looking for a

Project Engineer Large-scale Solar PV
located in our offices in Berlin or Amsterdam.

What we are looking for:

You are open, you are active, you are positive and both health and safety matter to you!

When talking to friends or family you are proud to tell you are working within Renewables. You consider the combat against climate change as one of the biggest challenges of our time and you want to be part of it. You are convinced that even at work it is all about people; and cooperation, good communication and stakeholder management is key to reach your professional targets. Whilst working in a dedicated way to achieve these targets you want to live a diverse, balanced and healthy life and you do acknowledge your employer’s efforts to support you here.

You want to take responsibility for all aspects of PV engineering. You are motivated by designing PV systems of high quality to the satisfaction of our stakeholders. You want to join a team of highly motivated engineers.

You have the following key accountabilities:

• Optimizing system designs for Large-Scale PV systems
• Supporting our Development team with technical know-how regarding design choices
• Creating concept designs with focus on either the mechanical and civil or the electrical requirements as basis for our Invitation-to-tender;
• Being the main project interface for all engineering aspects, working closely with the project team and the installation partner;
• Supervising the construction and commissioning process from an engineering perspective;
• Contribute to the safety of our construction sites

What we ask from you:

• You have gathered initial experience in the PV industry
• You have profound knowledge of all aspects of photovoltaic systems, with thorough specialisation in either mechanical, civil, or electrical design;
• You are familiar with creating layouts, with finding the best designs, and with relevant norms and standards;
• You hold a Master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, renewables engineering, or a similar discipline;
• Your command of English is strong, both verbally and written;
• Ideally, you also speak German fluently;
• You enjoy working in a cross-functional, cross-country, diverse team and have an open and friendly attitude;

We offer:
Work in an open, agile and modern environment and collaborating with great colleagues who support each other. Offering you a work environment with diverse, international and inspiring colleagues where we focus on resilience, knowing that this is a key element for your wellbeing. High degree of responsibility.

More information:
We welcome your application in English, including CV and cover letter via our job portal.
Last date to apply is 30th of January 2024.

For more information about the position you are welcome to contact Dr. Kai Siemer, kai.siemer@vattenfall.de

For more information on the recruitment process, you are welcome to contact recruiter Markus Rutz, markus.rutz@vattenfall.de

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving yo