Senior Electrical Engineer

Company Description

Founded in 2007, Akuo is an independent renewable energy producer with operations in over twenty countries. The Group is present across the entire value chain: development, financing, construction and operation of solar, wind and storage power plants.

Akuo's teams combine technological relevance, environmental added value and social benefits to develop exemplary, meaningful projects in local areas. The Group is a pioneer in agrivoltaics and storage solutions, and was the first to develop large-scale floating solar power plants in France.

True to its values and convictions, Akuo is a responsible company, committed to the diversity of its teams and determined to ensure the inclusion of all.

Job Description

This position is part of the S&E (Structuring & Execution) department, which encompasses the following areas of expertise: project management, contract and purchasing management, supply chain management, construction management and technical expertise.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will join the Electrical Engineering team in charge of grid-related topics for our projects worlwide.

You will be responsible for :

• Support on grid connection topics to projects worldwide.
• Management of consultant and subcontractors in engineering topics,
• Risk assessment related to grid connection topics for projects in different countries,
• Definition of technical specifications for EPC contracts, purchase of equipment and engineering services,
• Leading technical discussions with technical advisors, insurers and EPC contractors.

Qualifications

Must-have

• Minimum 5 years experience working on electrical infrastructure projects,
• International and multicultural exposure, and proficiency in both French and English,
• Skilled in relay coordination study,
• Skilled in Medium & High voltage equipment standards, high voltage substations, grid connection studies, grid integration.

Nice-to-have

• Proficiency in Spanish as we have many projects in the Latam region,
• Renewable energy experience.

Additional Information

Key elements:

• Location: Akuo headquarters, at 140 avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris,
• Type of contract: permanent,
• The position is open to remote work, up to 2 days per week + 10 floating days per year (i.e. 100 days per year).

Other benefits:

• Gymlib,
• Up to 37 days off per year,
• Holiday bonus, gift vouchers,
• Profit-sharing,
• Lunch allowance (€10 x 19 per month) 60% reimbursed,
• Public transport paid at 75% of the current rate or sustainable mobility package,
• Pleasant premises with landscaped terraces and gym.