Job details:
The ILF Solar Photovoltaic & hybrid systems team works across a vast range of large-scale renewables projects and programs, both grid connected and off-grid across private and public sectors globally. We offer you to join a dynamic environment and to work on unique and exciting projects (including floating PV, complex hybrid systems, combination with Hydrogen, rural electrification, etc.).
Join our Team in Munich or Fontainebleau / Paris to contribute to the transition toward a decarbonized and sustainable energy future!
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
You will operate as a Photovoltaic & Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Expert to International Finance Institutions (AFD, KfW, World Bank, EBRD, EIB, etc.), national power utilities, major private clients as well as project developers.
During development phase of the projects, you will participate to Feasibility work related to technology review attributes across storage technologies, system sizing CAPEX and OPEX estimation, conceptual system design and layout.
During implementation phase, you will be in charge of writing the PV & BESS Technical Specifications (tender design), evaluating EPC/IPP offers, reviewing and validating the executive design before construction (design vetting). Your will also be involved in the supervision of the construction and commissioning of the power plants.
As an interface between suppliers, EPC contractors and clients you keep up to date with and pass on market trends, new products, standards and simulation models.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduated in the field of energy, electrical engineering or similar with a focus on Energy Storage Systems (ESS) / Renewable Energies / Photovoltaics.
At least 3 years of experience in Power Systems (Modelling), Battery Systems, and Variable Renewable Energy (VRE) generation, combined with a very good technical understanding of battery systems and energy storage simulation programs. Expertise in Wind and Green Hydrogen projects would be a plus.
Expertise with software HOMER PRO, PLEXOS, and/or Power system Software (Power Factory, PSSE) as well as high-level programming capabilities is desirable.
Understanding of technical aspects of PPA and EPC contracts regarding performance and penalties is an advantage.
Very good written and spoken skills in English and ideally knowledge of French.
An excellent employer:
82% of our employees agree with the statement that ILF is a “great place to work” in Germany:
Friendly corporate culture and diversity: Many local but also national live events characterize our cooperation and the majority of employees are on a first-name basis. We are particularly proud of the internationality of our team with more than 30 different nationalities.
Modern working environment: Our workstations at all locations are equipped with high-quality technology and height-adjustable desks. Even if it may not set us apart from other companies: We offer free drinks, the obligatory fruit basket and other snacks for in-between meals including ice cream in the summer.
Development and networking: We plan annual training budgets for all employees, which can be used for external offerings (e.g. Udemy) and our internal ILF Academy. In addition, the possibility of new or expanded areas of responsibility is discussed in regular feedback meetings on request. Our junior employees meet regularly in the Young Engineers Club.
Beyond the salary: we give our employees a share in company profits, reward employee recommendations as well as specialist articles and presentations with generous bonuses and recognize outstanding projects with our Excellence Awards. In addition, every employee in Germany can opt for a Pluxee credit card, supplementary health insurance or the EGYM wellness pass . For Madrid and Fontainebleau similar benefits are offered.
Healthy and sustainable: we reimburse the monthly cost of the Deutschlandticket and offer the option of bike leasing. We also subsidize gym membership and workplace glasses. Our external Employee Assistance Program provides you with uncomplicated and fast support for questions from all areas of life.
Work-life balance: We find suitable solutions for individual needs in all life situations in terms of working hours (flexible working hours including flextime account and various part-time options) and place of work (e.g. mobile working, relocation, assignments abroad). In addition to 30 vacation days (in Germany) and special leave days for occasions such as weddings or relocation, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve are free every year.
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Your contact person: Delband Tamjidi (+49 89 255594278 / +49 174 1011156)
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