PHOTOSOL

Grid Connection Project Manager

PHOTOSOL

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Paris • France

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Job Level

Junior

Tech Stack

TypeScript

About the role

  • Analyze grid connection procedures and maintain technical and regulatory watch in France and internationally
  • Act as the primary contact with grid/network operators
  • Actively participate in the various stages of photovoltaic and storage projects
  • Develop grid connection strategies for plants in development (solutions/costs/timelines)
  • Support business development on project securing and definition of connection assumptions
  • Optimize connection solutions in coordination with contractors and grid operators (costs, timelines, technical options)
  • Prepare and follow up on connection procedures in collaboration with project engineers and construction project managers
  • Develop innovative solutions (alternative connection offers, power-modulation solutions)
  • Provide technical and methodological support and expertise to project engineers for plant design
  • Monitor the evolution of regional connection schemes and their impact on projects
  • Serve as the technical reference point for external and internal stakeholders during the different project phases.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree (equivalent to Bac+5) in General or Electrical Engineering
  • Proven initial experience in grid connection
  • Strong knowledge of electrical network architecture (generation/transmission/distribution)
  • Experience with integration of distributed generation
  • Proficiency in QGIS is mandatory
  • Fluent English (regular use)
  • Curiosity and autonomy; self-starter
  • Good adaptability
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of the renewable energy sector and experience in project management, project monitoring and high-voltage (HV) substations
  • Valid driving licence (Category B) required.
Benefits
  • Permanent contract (CDI) — executive status — 218 working days/year
  • Base salary to be defined according to your profile + performance bonus (equivalent to 1 month’s salary)
  • Attractive company savings plan (for €1,782 invested, a total company contribution of €5,344)
  • Meal vouchers (€11/day)
  • 100% reimbursement of public transport pass
  • On-site fitness classes: 1–2 sessions/day of corporate sports coaching (currently available in Paris offices; to be introduced in regional offices)
  • 8–12 RTT days (reduction of working time)
  • Remote work: 1–2 days/week
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
grid connection procedureselectrical network architectureintegration of distributed generationproject managementproject monitoringhigh-voltage substationsphotovoltaic projectsstorage projectsconnection strategiestechnical support
Soft Skills
curiosityautonomyself-starteradaptabilityinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills
Certifications
Master’s degree in General or Electrical Engineeringvalid driving licence (Category B)