Project Engineer AC – (Utility-Scale PV)
Location: Remote or hybrid (Berlin or Munich)
Salary: up to €80,000 + bonus
A growing renewable energy platform is seeking a Project Engineer AC to take ownership of the AC engineering scope for commercial and utility-scale PV projects across Germany. This position is fully remote within Germany and offers the opportunity to contribute to high-quality, compliant renewable energy projects from design through commissioning.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the AC engineering scope for PV projects, ensuring compliance with grid codes, safety standards, and project schedules
- Conduct initial technical assessments to identify AC requirements and constraints
- Develop AC system designs including single-line diagrams, cable sizing, layouts, and schematics
- Prepare complete AC Bills of Quantities (BoQs) covering transformers, MV/LV switchgear, cabling, protection, and metering
- Define protection, switching, and metering concepts in line with DNO/TSO requirements and VDE-AR-N 4105 / 4110
- Coordinate all AC-related technical interfaces with suppliers and partners (inverter stations, BESS, EMS, metering providers)
- Provide technical support to installation teams during construction, commissioning, and final acceptance testing
- Resolve AC-related design and construction issues through structured root-cause analysis
- Deliver complete AC engineering documentation packages to construction and O&M teams prior to project start and COD
Candidate Profile
- Engineering degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering
- 2–5 years of experience in C&I or utility-scale PV projects
- Proven experience designing MV/LV PV systems in accordance with VDE 4105 / 4110
- Experience with BESS and/or EMS integration
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar electrical design tools
- Strong understanding of grid integration processes and utility approval workflows
- Excellent interface-management and stakeholder coordination skills
- Valid EU driving licence
- Fluent German (minimum C1) and strong English skills