(Senior) Project Engineer - Technical Project Planning (m/f/d) – PV & BESS Utility Scale

Welcome to MaxSolar!
The expansion of utility-scale photovoltaic ground-mounted systems is a central building block of the energy transition. For project ideas to become efficient, economical, and technically robust systems, thoughtful technical planning is required – from DC-side design to the creation of planning documents and support during implementation.
MaxSolar develops, finances, builds, and operates sustainable infrastructure projects in Germany. In the area of utility-scale photovoltaics, we create the technical foundations for projects that make renewable energies available on a large scale – efficiently planned, economically optimized, and with high implementation quality.
For the further expansion of this growth area, we are looking for you as soon as possible as a (Senior) Project Engineer - Technical Project Planning (m/f/d) – Utility-Scale Photovoltaics & BESS as part of a highly motivated and innovative team.

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• You will be responsible for the planning of utility-scale photovoltaic ground-mounted systems with battery storage systems – from project development to commissioning
• You will be responsible for the creation, review, and approval of planning documents for PV and BESS systems
• You will optimize system designs with regard to yield, CAPEX, OPEX, and constructability/operability and evaluate new technologies, components, and system solutions
• You will support project teams in the tendering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases with your technical expertise
• You will support the improvement of our engineering standards, design guidelines, and implement best practices
• You will conduct technical reviews, plausibility checks, and quality audits, analyze root causes of errors, and derive sustainable improvement measures
• Ideally, after a thorough onboarding, you will take on the technical leadership of internal planning teams and the management of external engineering firms and be a key point of contact for technical issues

We provide our employees with an attractive environment characterized by strong team cohesion and a can-do mentality. MaxSolar's corporate culture offers the opportunity to take on responsibility, develop personally, and actively shape the climate-neutral future.

• Engineering degree, e.g., in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Renewable Energies, or Business Engineering, or a comparable qualification
• At least 3 years of professional experience in the technical planning of utility-scale PV projects in the MW range
• Experience with utility-scale BESS systems is a clear plus
• Very good understanding of DC and AC system design, as well as relevant standards, guidelines, and grid connection requirements
• Proficiency in using planning and simulation software, such as PVsyst, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, PVcase, or comparable tools
• Analytical, structured, and with a high sense of quality
• Experience in the technical leadership of internal teams and/or in managing external engineering firms and planning partners is also a clear plus
• Experience in developing standards, design guidelines, and quality requirements
• Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken, as well as proficiency in Microsoft 365

• Meaningful work
  • Your contribution to the energy transition
  • Exciting and responsible tasks with room for your own ideas
  • Together for a better future
• Security & Flexibility
  • Permanent employment contract
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid work possible
  • 30 days of vacation (based on a 5-day week)
  • Company pension plan
• Attractive benefits
  • JobRad ®
  • Givve Card ®
  • Company fitness EGYM Wellpass ®
  • Kindergarten subsidy
  • And much more
• Development opportunities
  • Internal training on subject-specific topics
  • Further training opportunities through external courses
  • Active contribution to a dynamically growing company

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