Internship – Development of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Projects (M/F/X)

Location
Position based in Avignon (84).

Do you want to discover concretely how battery storage projects are developed and contribute to the energy transition? Within the Novar France team, you will be supported by development teams and technical support. You will participate, at your level, in the identification of sites and the preparation of initial analyses and authorization procedures for storage projects. You will also support New Project Developers and Project Managers in their solar project development missions.

Your missions

· Identification of sites for battery energy storage projects. To do this, analysis and monitoring of technical and regulatory developments will need to be carried out.

· Analysis and pre-sizing of the storage project based on the information collected (characteristics of the nearby electrical grid; urban planning rules; issues related to land use, access, neighbors, and environmental zoning).

· Prepare summary documents (literature searches, mapping, and monitoring tables) and learn to highlight the main points to be further investigated.

· Support Project Managers in Development and New Project Developers in their missions and become familiar with land acquisition, project development, and permitting procedures under their supervision.

Your profile

· Master's degree or equivalent in General Engineering or Energy.

· A strong interest in renewable energies, electrical systems, and the energy transition.

· Comfortable with researching, analyzing, and synthesizing information, as well as writing clear documents.

· Rigor, autonomy, curiosity, and team spirit.

· Good command of office tools; knowledge of GIS tools or urban planning and environmental regulations is a plus.

· Good level of French; knowledge of English is appreciated in our international environment.

What NOVAR offers you

At Novar, we don't just offer you a job – we invite you to join a true adventure. You will work in an entrepreneurial and innovative environment, where energy is at the heart of everything – literally and figuratively. Alongside passionate professionals, you will concretely contribute to the implementation of sustainable energy systems.

And what does this bring you?

💰 An internship allowance of €900 per month, in compliance with current regulations.

🚆 50% reimbursement of public transport costs.
📚 Opportunities for development and growth within our international scale-up.

About Novar – We are shaping Europe's energy future

At Novar, we believe that the future of energy is green – and we are making it happen. Since our creation in 2014 in the Netherlands, we have become a major player in the development and operation of large-scale renewable energy installations. With over 200 dedicated employees and 800 MWp of installed capacity, we are accelerating the energy transition at full speed.

What started with ground-mounted solar farms has become a comprehensive energy company. Today, we develop and supply solar power, battery storage, solar thermal, hydrogen, smart grids, and much more. We cover the entire value chain – from development and construction to energy management and innovation.

Since 2024, we have been expanding our activities beyond our home market, with a presence in Sweden, Germany, and France. Our goal is ambitious: to develop 7 gigawatts of green energy systems by 2035. At Novar, you will join a growing international team driven by the desire to make a difference. We are not just building energy projects – we are shaping the energy systems of tomorrow.

Interested?

Ready for the next step in your career? Apply now via the application form on our website and help create a more sustainable future!

Questions? Contact Anhelina Skotarenko, our Corporate Recruiter, at +31 6 27 45 99 35 or by email at