About the Company
Recurrent Energy is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and operations platforms. With an industry-leading team of in-house energy experts, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and function as Canadian Solar's global development and power services business.
About the Role
The Senior PV Design Engineer is responsible for the technical design, analysis and optimization of utility-scale photovoltaic plants, covering all electrical and energy-related subsystems, from conceptual design to detailed engineering support. The role ensures that PV projects are technically robust, cost-efficient, grid-compliant and optimized for performance, supporting development, EPC execution and technical due diligence processes.
Responsibilities
Photovoltaic Plant Design
Lead and develop the electrical and energy design of utility-scale PV plants.
Define and optimize the main PV subsystems: PV modules and strings configuration, DC electrical design, Inverters and power stations, AC collection systems, Medium Voltage design and plant layout.
Support integration with grid connection and HV interfaces (engineering coordination).
Energy Yield & Performance
Perform energy yield assessments and performance simulations using industry-standard tools.
Analyze system losses, availability and performance ratios.
Support optimization of plant design to improve LCOE and technical KPIs.
Validate assumptions for technical and economic models.
Engineering Tools & Software
Develop and review models using: PVsyst, System Advisor Model (SAM), Matlab, TRNSYS, Excel-based engineering models, AutoCAD (layout support).
Manage and interpret large datasets for technical decision-making.
Technical Documentation
Prepare and review: Technical specifications, Design criteria, Technical assumptions for offers and tenders, Inputs for EPC contracts and technical annexes.
Support technical documentation for lenders, owners' engineers and internal approvals.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Coordinate with: Civil and mechanical engineering disciplines, Grid / HV engineering teams, Construction and commissioning teams (design support).
Provide technical clarification during EPC execution when required.
Qualifications
Degree in Energy Engineering, Bachelor's degree in Electrical Industrial Engineering, or similar.
Minimum of 4 years in technical offices within the renewable energy sector (mandatory experience in large-scale photovoltaic projects exceeding 50 MW with solar tracking systems)
Required Skills
Strong analytical and design-oriented mindset
High capability in engineering software and data analysis
Structured and methodical approach to design
Cost and performance optimization focus
Clear technical communication
Ability to work in multidisciplinary engineering teams
High level of commitment and ownership
Work location
Madrid/Sevilla