PV Engineer

Trina Solar • Full-time • Madrid • 2m ago

Main Responsibilities

Working alongside with main Trina Solar ISBU engineering team you will provide technical inputs at all stages of the project lifecycle. This will include:

Initial layouts for evaluation of the maximum possible installed DC and AC capacity based on the project’s specifics
Yield assessment studies for projects under development and projects under acquisition
Evaluation and reviewing designs and technical solutions prepared by 3rd parties or from the initial developer of the project
Reviewing of Technical Due Diligent report from 3rd party advisors
Optimization of PV design and Yield assessment based on the project specifics
Supporting other departments within Trina with feasibility studies cost modeling and designs
Technical support for the permitting process during the various development phases of the projects
Conducting your own analyses to guide technical solutions on Trina’s projects from early greenfield projects all the way through to operations (Site visit, initial design, permitting, detailed design review).
You will be expected to work autonomously under the supervision and guiding of Trina senior engineering team and supported by the wider Trina ISBU engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical inputs to projects under review or development by Trina under guidance of Trina ISBU Senior Engineering team.
Prepare engineering drawings, yield assessments and conceptual designs for solar PV and BESS projects.
Review designs and documents prepared by 3rd parties.
Conduct market research to keep abreast of emerging technologies and trends in solar PV and BESS.
Conduct technical due diligence of solar PV projects at all stages of development.
Ensure compliance with relevant industry policies, standards, regulations and best practices.

Requirements

University Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
3 to 5 years of engineering experience in renewables sector or more than 5 years of experience in electrical or mechanical engineering fields.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant engineering softwares as AutoCAD, PVsyst, SolarGIS, Meteonorm, PVCase, Pvdesign etc. Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D will be considered as a plus.
Ability to read, interpret and prepare engineering drawings and studies. Primarily plant layouts, energy yield assessments and single line diagrams.
Awareness of all disciplines necessary to successfully elaborate a solar PV or BESS project.
Understanding of primary technical considerations in solar PV and BESS development, design and construction, including awareness of industry best practice and relevant standards and codes of practice.
Experience during tendering and construction phases considered a plus.
Experience in BESS, wind and other renewable energy systems considered a plus.
Experience / knowledge of grid connection processes and electrical engineering studies considered a plus.
Fluent English. Other languages will be considered a plus.

Competencies:

Solar PV design and analysis.
Project Development Technical Project management.
Cross discipline working.
Appreciation and awareness of relevant technical standards.
Health and Safety mentality (awareness).

About us

Trina Solar Limited (TSL) is the world´s leading comprehensive solutions provider for Solar Energy internationally, with a growing presence throughout Asia, Europe and Americas.

Since its foundation in 1997 in China, the company has been increasing its competitiveness and efficiency through a fully vertical integration of its business structure, which allows it to remain as a recognized manufacturer of high-quality PV modules (for commercial, industrial and utility scale applications) and manage the development of diversified PV utility projects (including designing, implementing and operating, both for off-grid and on-grid applications).