MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Application Engineer C&I Turnkey Solutions to join our team and make a significant impact on the future of our company. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical design of our C&I turnkey offers. 

You will play a key role in executing our new turnkey solution business in Europe, focusing on small to mid-sized commercial and industrial solar and storage installations.
 
Main responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all phases of a turnkey PV+BESS project
• Analyze customer requirements and technical constraints to ensure feasibility and alignment with project goals
• Design optimal system sizes based on available space, roof profile/usable area, and lowest Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE), considering the customer’s electricity consumption and costs
• Clearly define technical assumptions, exclusions, and project scope
• Create plant layouts and Single Line Diagrams (SLDs)
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs) for system components
• Assess and evaluate the technical deliverables of potential subcontractors and partners.
• Identify battery limit and delineate the scope-of-works between multiple stakeholders
• Collaborate with key stakeholders, including customers, Business Development Managers, Sales Managers, and the Commercial Manager Budget & Design
• Contribute to the development of standardized materials for future proposals

COMPETENCIES

• Strong planning and organizational abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Critical thinking skills to analyze data and initiate the necessary actions
• Proactive attitude, pragmatic mind set and possessing a sense of urgency
• Results-driven and hands-on work approach with a down to earth mentality
• Ability to work autonomously with high reliability; ability and used to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills and ability to understand customers business
• High initiative, with a structured and methodical approach to challenges

LANGUAGES

• Fluent in English (German or other European languages would be a plus)

LOCATION

Germany, Italy, Spain, or remote

Your backpack is filled with

• 5+ years of practical experience in PV+BESS design / application engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in LCOE calculations, plant layout (including circuit sizing, grounding, lighting protection) & SLD
• Proficiency in relevant design software e.g. PVsyst, Helioscope, AutoCAD
• Ability to travel as required (up to 25%). Percentages will vary

WHAT WE OFFER

• The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
• Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits such as jobrad, subsidies for childcare and more 
• Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours, and 28 days of vacation, as well as days off for special occasions 
• Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops 
• Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company 
• Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean-ups
• Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy

CONTACT

Let’s make a difference together - Apply now! 
 
Questions? Our HR team is here for you: 
careers-europe@csisolar.com. 
Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH | Human Resources | Radlkoferstr. 2 | 81373 München | www.csisolar.com/emea/

About us

Canadian Solar – Our solar energy products define us as innovators who are helping to shape one of the most fascinating industries in the world. We are proud to be making a vital contribution to fighting climate change and building a more sustainable future for all of us as a result of our work. What is it that helps us do this? An international work environment with plenty of opportunity for collaboration, advancement, diversity, and flat hierarchies. All these factors lay the foundation for a company culture that is both open-minded and appreciative, inspiring and motivating more than 18.500 talented individuals to excel. Become part of the team and help us shape the energy of the future.