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 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 PVSyst, HOMER PRO, PLEXOS, AutoCAD 3D, PVDesign / PV-CAD and/or power system analysis software (Power Factory, PSSE), high-level programming skills is desirable.

• Understanding of technical aspects of PPA and EPC contracts regarding performance and penalties is an advantage.

• Perfect command of English and French (written and spoken).
• You are a team player, curious, proactive and autonomous in your work

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: as a medium-sized family business, our corporate culture is characterized by non-bureaucratic dynamics and flat, collaborative hierarchies. We combine a strong engineering tradition spanning over 50 years with innovative approaches and the latest technologies. We share company profits with our employees, reward employee recommendations and publications of technical articles, honor outstanding projects with awards of excellence, offer discounted luncheon vouchers. We offer mobile and flexible working arrangements to suit every employee.
• 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.
• Be part of a big vision: We aspire to be a major player in the energy transition, environmental protection and improving quality of life for all.
• Development and networking: We provide annual training budgets for all employees, which can be used for external offerings (e.g. Udemy) and for our internal ILF-Academy. In addition, during regular feedback interviews, we discuss the possibility of obtaining new or extended responsibilities, if you so wish. Our young recruits meet regularly in the Young Engineers' Club.

Convinced? Then become part of Engineering Excellence and send us your application using the button below!

Further questions? Find out more about us and our application process here.

Your contact person: Delband Tamjidi (+49 89 255594278 / +49 174 1011156)