Senior Consultant - Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Systems

Join our team to shape the future of renewable energy projects globally!

At Multiconsult, we enable our clients to implement the sustainable energy system of tomorrow – today. A core aspect of our strategy is to be a market leader in implementing “solar in the system”. That is, we expect that solar energy solutions will be an important driver of technology and market developments worldwide, also in the Nordic energy mix. Accordingly, we are looking to further advance our market leading position internationally and bring on board two additional consultants and/or analysts to our team.

Specifically, these new recruits will go into our growing Solar, Smart Grid and Storage section. This team is working closely with analysts and engineers in other relevant sections and department in Multiconsult, in Norway and internationally. Our projects involve everything from hands-on optimization to investment decision making and implementation support. Our team also actively contributes to public policy debates by means of high quality analyses and reports.

As a member of our team, you will get the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills as to meeting energy demands utilizing solar power, batteries and smart solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical background, as well as experience and drive to learn and apply optimization tools/programming language that are relevant to energy solutions and solar PV. With us, you will get an opportunity to work in highly competent teams that are advising clients at the cutting edge of tomorrow’s energy systems.

As to candidates, we are looking to strengthen our offering internationally. We are looking to strengthen our team in several areas of specialist expertise, and our recruitment will be based on the relevance and fit of potential candidates. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Consultant specializing in Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). This role combines technical expertise with project management and business development responsibilities.

 

Key responsibilities

Consulting, Engineering and Analysis

• Provide expert consulting services across all phases of solar PV and BESS projects (mini grid, utility-scale / commercial and industrial rooftop, ground-mounted or floating) in Scandinavia and across the world (with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa).
• Oversee engineering and design aspects, including CAD work, energy yield assessments and electrical design
• Conduct inspections and provide owner's / lender’s engineer services
• Perform technical due diligence and support project development activities
• Lead cross-functional teams and follow budget in complex assignments
• Contribute to the development of innovative tools and processes
• Engage in tender support, including specification development and contract review
• Conduct analytical work on sites, technologies, and market trends
• Contribute to financial modelling and risk assessment for complex projects

Business Development 

• Identify new business opportunities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, potential clients and key stakeholders
• Develop proposals closely with sales, marketing, and management teams
• Participate in enhancing visibility, credibility, and networking opportunities in international networking events

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with focus on renewable energy systems
• Extensive experience in design, engineering, and field operations of solar plants and BESS
• Proficiency in industry-standard software: PVsyst, CAD tools (PV Case), Homer, Python
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional working proficiency in English (Norwegian and additional languages like French, Portuguese or Spanish are a plus)

In addition, these qualifications are preferred, but not a requirement:

• Experience in utility-scale PV plants or BESS asset development
• Background in interdisciplinary renewable energy projects, preferably from Sub-Saharan Africa projects 
• Proven track record as an advisor or consultant in the industry
• Established professional network in the renewable energy sector

Personal attributes: 

• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Alignment with our core company values

 

We Offer: 

• Complex, solar, smart grids, storage and hybridization tasks in a strongly growing market. We focus on assignments in Europe and Africa
• A broad competence environment with a good focus on employee development
• A very good working environment characterized by competent and committed employees
• Five weeks of vacation, as well as free Christmas and Easter Holidays
• An employer who is committed to a healthy balance between work and leisure
• Good pension- and insurance schemes