Electrical Engineer Solar Energy

Reference for the electrical engineer solar: 0326

Electrical Engineer Solar Energy / 25% travel

Involvement in R&D, project engineering and commissioning // On and off grid solar power projects // Collaboration with wind energy department // Direct and positive impact on life in remote communities

The Electrical Engineer Solar Energy’s goal is to successfully develop and deliver high quality electrical, electronic and control systems of solar photovoltaic systems (on-grid and off-grid) within budget and on time.

The responsibilities of the Electrical Engineer are mainly within the electrical, electronic and control domains as well as quality assurance, among them:

• Contribute to research, development and innovation activities;
• Generate technical documentation such as technical specifications, project reports, procedures, diagrams, drawings, certification files and manuals;
• Create project proposals, develop new ideas and concepts and motivate improvements;
• Design, dimension, select and secure electrical, electronic and control equipment related to solar PV systems;
• Ensure high quality results according to defined scope, budget and schedule, using scientific and engineering knowledge as well as industry best practices, norms and standards;
• Contribute to quality assurance;
• Establish and maintain excellent communications with stakeholders (internal: colleagues and partners, and external: clients, suppliers, authorities etc.);
• Contribute to project development activities such as: on site assessment; on site supervision of implementation / commissioning of solar PV systems;
• Belgian HQ is located in the Limburg province.

• Educational background: electrical engineer/ electronics engineer / control engineer / energy engineer;
• Ideally 3 to 5 years of professional experience – highly capable junior engineers are welcome to apply; experience in the solar photovoltaic industry is an obvious asset;
• Analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills, critical thinking;
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively work within multi-disciplinary project teams;
• Committed engineer who values honesty and reliability;
• Interest in other sustainable energy systems (wind turbines);
• Ability to travel, ~25% of the time (mostly short trips);
• Good communication skills in the English and/or French language.

• Challenging work environment where engineering skills and dedication to quality are important;
• High social relevance: your work effectively brings electricity to (African) villages/communities;
• The opportunity to broaden your horizon and to hone your social and engineering skills;
• Training and on the job development;
• Full-time permanent employment contract;
• Effort, dedication and initiative are appreciated and rewarded;
• Competitive and comprehensive salary package.