To serve our Engineering, Procurement & Construction department our Center of Expertise is looking for a Engineering Manager, who will have the following responsibilities for solar and storage projects:- Act as ambassador of safety by design, by having rules and strategical follow-up to the importance of safety when designing and implementing projects- Support EPC business line in their engineering needs, especially during the preparation and execution of projects- Oversee the successful execution of solar PV projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards- Define and deploy the design office procedures, tools and methods, including on the approach to external engineering companies (subcontractors) or remote design offices by having a clear framework for fast response time- Supervise people allocation and subcontracting to projects- Coordinate with regional EPC managers and Global planner Engineering resources allocation (external engineering and internal resources)- Act as the Center of Expertise focal point regarding Return on Experience (REX) on executed EPC projects, both for internal (done for Voltalia as IPP) and external (for third parties)- Provide LCOE improvement that increases competitiveness on Voltalia's offers- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the engineering department serving EPC, aligning with the company's long-term goals- Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge- Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance project efficiency and effectiveness for execution, in alignment with the other COE managers- Drive engineering team to show the impact of technical choices especially on the CAPEX/OPEX- Utilize internal and external resources optimizing cost, time and quality- Ensure the correct implementation of COE Engineering processes and standardization- Fulfil the internal tracking requirements that allow traceability of hours, resources and needs on the short and long run- Establish and maintain rigorous quality assurance processes to guarantee the reliability and performance of solar PV systemsQUALIFICATIONS:The ideal candidate will have/ be:- Master's degree or Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)- Relevant experience in engineering/renewables (+5 years)- Good skills in CAD tools, Excel and simulation tools (PVSyst)- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical projects and PV- Previous Team Management- Valued network with external engineering companies- Fluent in English. Portuguese, French or Spanish advanced level is a plus- Availability for national and international travelsKey Skills:- Capacity to work with high level of autonomy- Capacity to set priorities- Creativity, proactivity and ingenuity- Strong attention to detail and organized- Client oriented with a global vision- Ability to analysis and provide critical thinking- Availability and sense of responsibility- Self-motivated and resilient- Ability to manage stress and to work under pressure- Good team work skills- Capacity to work in a fast paced environment- Negotiation skills
