Grid Solutions Manager

Posted 03 November 2022
LocationÎle-de-France Region
Contact NameBen Blackburn

Job description

The Opportunity:

A great opportunity to work with an international IPP that is well established in the French Solar PV market, looking for an experience Grid Solutions Specialist.


The Role

  • Participate in worldwide energy projects from the conceptual phase until the operation

  • Take on engineering and design of grid connections on utility ­scale PV power plants

  • Support the project development with technical expertise during the early stages of projects and new markets

  • Qualify and manage external engineering consultants

  • Specify and coordinate the technical aspects of tendering interconnection infrastructure projects (power transformer, substation, AIS/GIS switchgear, cable route, overhead line) to subcontractors

  • Coordinate subcontractors during design and execution of projects in cooperation with the on­site team

  • Aggregating, managing and producing documentation and information for management, clients, lenders and advisers

  • Meet with utilities and stakeholders worldwide for technical discussions

  • Coordination and communication with third party technical advisors


The Profile:

  • Academic degree in the area of electrical engineering, renewable energies or similar with a focus on energy technology

  • International experience in the field of grid connection of power plants from medium up to extra ­high voltage level

  • Competent use of MS Office applications

  • Knowledge in grid compliance studies and usage of simulation software (PowerFactory or PSS/E) are welcome

  • Positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn

  • Existing certificates would be an advantage (e.g. SAP, IOSH, NEBOSH, etc.)

  • Languages: French mother tang is obligatory. English is our day­to­day working language; a fluent B2 level (higher intermediate) in writing, reading and speaking is necessary. A second language knowledge will be beneficial.