Greenvolt Group

Associate for Ground PV Design

Greenvolt Group  •  Lisbon, PT (Hybrid)  •  13 days ago
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Job Description

As an Associate for Ground PV Design, you will play a key role in the technical development and validation of ground-mounted photovoltaic projects across different business units and international markets.

You will contribute to the design strategy, technical feasibility, and cost optimization of PV projects, working closely with sales, engineering, and other internal and external stakeholders. This role combines strong technical expertise with collaboration, process standardization, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced international environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Support and contribute to the technical design of ground-mounted PV projects, including civil works, electrical LV/MV systems, grid connection architecture, and protection systems;
  • Prepare and validate layouts, energy yield simulations, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for ground PV projects;
  • Support the validation of CAPEX estimates, technical assumptions, and budget feasibility at tender stage;
  • Ensure compliance with grid codes, DSO requirements, and internal technical standards;
  • Collaborate in the identification of technical risks and support mitigation measures during proposal development;
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, supporting coordination between engineering, sales, and external partners;
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of standardized design criteria, templates, and cost libraries;
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to engineering processes, tools, and workflows;
  • Participate in technical clarification meetings with clients when required.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Civil Engineering, or a similar field;
  • 5 to 7 years of professional experience in ground-mounted PV projects;
  • Solid knowledge of:
    • Ground-mounted PV systems;
    • Medium Voltage (MV) design and grid connection requirements;
    • Civil works for solar plants (earthworks, foundations, drainage, access roads);
    • Interconnection and protection systems;
  • Advanced proficiency in engineering tools, such as:
    • PVSyst / PVSol;
    • AutoCAD (layouts and single line diagrams);
    • Excel for budgeting and technical analysis;
  • Experience in tender-stage engineering and cost estimation for EPC projects;
  • Experience working with multidisciplinary or international teams is highly valued;
  • Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and attention to detail;
  • High sense of accountability and risk awareness;
  • Excellent communication skills, able to interact at both technical and executive levels;
  • Fluent English and French.

Benefits

What do we have to offer?

    • Competitive salary aligned with experience;
    • Integration into a solid company and a young, dynamic team;
    • Be part of an international environment;
    • Attractive benefits package including health insurance, flexible benefits, pension plan and meal card;
    • Flexible work environment and work-life balance;
    • Hybrid Regime (2 days of teleworking);
    • Free Birthday Day;
    • 25 days of holidays.

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!

Greenvolt Group

About Greenvolt Group

We are a 100% renewable energy Group with the purpose of creating sustainable value from the sun, wind, and forests, for the benefit of society, shareholders, and employees.

Our operations span across 20 geographies in Europe, North America, and Asia, in three core business areas:

- Sustainable Biomass – producing energy from forest residues and urban waste wood through 7 power plants in Portugal and the UK.

- Utility-Scale – developing large-scale wind, solar PV, and storage projects in several European markets, the USA, and Japan, with a total pipeline of 9.3 GW.

- Distributed Generation – focusing on B2B solutions for the installation, maintenance, and financing of solar PV for individual and collective self-consumption, as well as electric mobility, LED, rooftops, carports, and batteries, in several geographies across Europe and Indonesia.

Greenvolt Group is increasingly recognized in the global market as a major player in the promotion and development of renewable energy solutions, with more than 900 employees from over 40 different nationalities worldwide.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Lisboa, PT
Year Founded
Unknown
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