Senior PV Design Engineer
Remote · United States
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- Master's
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About the role
Position: Senior PV Design Engineer (Utility-Scale Solar)
Location: EU countries, remote (EU-based candidates only)
Work format: Freelance / B2B Contract / On-demand
We have a great opportunity for an experienced Senior PV Design Engineer to join international utility-scale solar projects for a flexible, project-based collaboration.
To support the growing project pipeline of our Partner, we are looking for a Senior PV Design Engineer who can independently contribute to the full design lifecycle of utility-scale solar projects and support technical excellence across multiple project stages in different EU countries, the UK and the MENA region.
Scope of Work:
- Develop and optimise PV system designs for ground-mounted utility-scale solar projects
- Perform detailed modelling and simulations to support project development
- Analyse technical documentation and propose design improvements
- Support technical due diligence processes
- Contribute to performance optimisation of PV systems
- Collaborate with engineering teams on:
- Layout design
- Electrical systems
- Overall system performance
Core Technical Requirements:
- PVcase GM
- PVsyst
- Experience with ground-mounted PV systems
- Electrical & Modelling (LV/MV AC systems):
- ETAP or EA-PSM
- Earthing design
- Protection systems
- AutoCAD
Must-Have Experience:
- Proven track record in utility-scale solar PV design
- Strong technical and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and deliver results remotely
Nice-to-Have (Advantages):
- Experience working on international solar projects
- Exposure to technical due diligence or lender's engineering
- Familiarity with performance optimisation / yield improvement
- Broader understanding of grid integration or BESS
- Experience collaborating in multinational / distributed teams
If you are an experienced PV Design Engineer looking for a flexible, project-based collaboration in the renewable energy sector, please send your CV to with the subject line "Senior PV Design Engineer", and our Recruitment Consultants will provide you with more detailed information about the role.
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