# Senior Solar Design Engineer

> Greenvolt · Paris, France (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-28

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Greenvolt Next France

## Description

**Greenvolt Next is committed to decentralized energy production**, as it represents one of the key pillars of the energy transition and a crucial lever for reducing electricity bills. We have partnerships across Europe, based on local expertise and a deep understanding of each market.

**Greenvolt Next France is** looking for a **Senior Solar Design Engineer** **(C&I Solar PV)** to support the development of decentralized energy projects across the French market. The company operates internationally and is committed to accelerating the energy transition through distributed generation solutions, with a strong focus on Commercial & Industrial (C&I) solar projects.  

**Key Responsibilities:**

Technical Leadership

-   Act as the senior technical reference for Commercial Engineering activities in France, focusing on C&I rooftop and carport PV projects.
-   Define, document, and standardize design criteria for:
-   Rooftop and carport design and constructability interfaces
-   LV/MV electrical systems and equipment selection
-   Grid connection architecture and local market requirements
-   Protection systems, technical assumptions, and minimum design standards
-   Review and validate layouts, energy simulations, electrical concepts, and project budgets.
-   Challenge and approve key technical, yield, and CAPEX assumptions before proposal submission.

Project Validation & Risk Management

-   Review project-specific BoQs, CAPEX estimates, technical assumptions, and design choices.
-   Assess technical, commercial, and constructability risks during tendering and pre-sales phases.
-   Ensure solutions are technically robust and ready for handover to execution teams.
-   Ensure compliance with internal validation and approval procedures.

Team Coordination & Technical Support

-   Provide technical guidance to engineering teams supporting French opportunities.
-   Mentor junior engineers and share technical best practices.
-   Act as the escalation point for complex technical matters during the commercial phase.
-   Collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Operations, and Project Execution teams.

Process Improvement & Standardization

-   Develop and maintain:
-   Standard BoQ and CAPEX templates
-   Cost libraries and benchmarking tools
-   Design guidelines and quality checklists
-   Drive continuous improvement of commercial engineering processes and methodologies.

Proposal Development

-   Prepare or supervise:
-   Rooftop, carport, and ground-mounted PV layouts
-   PVsyst energy simulations
-   Detailed BoQs and CAPEX calculations
-   Technical documentation for tenders and client proposals
-   Participate in technical discussions with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

## Requirements

-   Education & Experince

-   Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Energy, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
-   Minimum 5 years of solar PV engineering experience.
-   Strong experience within the French C&I PV market.
-   Proven track record in rooftop and carport PV design, technical optimization, and budgeting.
-   Experience in pre-sales and tender-stage engineering activities.
-   Experience reviewing and validating technical and financial project assumptions.

-   Technical Expertise

-   Strong knowledge of French C&I PV systems, particularly rooftop and carport applications.
-   Solid understanding of LV/MV electrical systems, grid connection requirements, and protection schemes.
-   Experience with structural interfaces, civil works, and installation constraints.
-   Knowledge of French technical standards, permitting processes, and DSO requirements.
-   Experience with battery storage projects is considered an advantage.

-   Tools

-   Advanced PVsyst.
-   AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.
-   Advanced Excel for CAPEX and budgeting analysis.
-   CRM tools (Dynamics 365 is a plus).

-   Languages

-   Fluent French and English  
    

_We want an energy transition for everyone, from everyone !_

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