Junior solar energy consultant, Bratislava

JOB DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of technical studies for customers who are global players in the renewable energy scene. These studies require:
  • Analysis, quality inspection, and evaluation of time series data from customer solar resource measurements, meteorological models, and photovoltaic (PV) power systems
  • Solving customer-specific projects related to the development and operation of PV power plants
  • Optimization of technical design and performance evaluation of PV power plants and energy storage systems, power variability analysis, and its minimization according to grid (operators') requirements
  • Preparation of energy simulations and interpretation of their results
• Working on other consultancy assignments and customer technical support
• Preparation of technical requirements and feedback (testing, improvements) on in-house developed software tools, which are focused on PV power plants simulation, battery, and hybrid systems
• Collaboration with teams on improving data infrastructure, methods, quality control tools, and processes
• Attending international events, webinars, conferences, customer visits, and representation of Solargis company
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

 
MUST HAVE

• University degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical) or science (geography, environment, meteorology)
  • Either education in engineering (mechanical, electrical) or experience with PV industry
• Work experience from graduate up to 3 years
• Good report-writing skills
• Advanced skills with MS Office tools
• Advanced level of English, spoken and written (at least B2 level)
• Basic data processing and/or data analysis skills
• Responsible and diligent work, focus on customer, sense for details, accomplishment and perseverance
• Analytical thinking, ability to find and understand issues in data, texts
• Ability to effectively communicate in interdisciplinary and multicultural environment

NICE TO HAVE

• Knowledge of geodata and geographical data processing
• Basic programming skills (e.g., Python)
• Experience with measurements and time series data
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER

• Contract to be signed for initial period of 1 year with possibility of changing it to time-unlimited contract (3 months probationary period)
• Performance-based bonuses, variable, depending on the performance of company, teams and individual
• Flexible working hours with possibility of occasional home-office
• Sick day for the cases of urgent health indisposition
• Benefits in the workspace include free tea, coffee, non-alcoholic drinks and fruit
• Technical growth encouraged via opportunity to participate at conferences, workshops, courses and webinars
• Personal growth opportunities through challenging tasks and responsibilities
• Budget for personal development by the means of attending seminars, conferences and courses
• Place of work: Company headquarters in Bratislava, Slovakia), part-time remote work possible
• Type of job: Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Candidate should have EU citizenship or valid Slovak residence permit
• Starting date: as soon as possible
  
  

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Our services contribute to creating a world with better, cleaner, and sustainable energy 
• 100+ internal team members (average age 37 years) come from 14 nationalities speaking multiple languages
• A network of international experts 
• High-standards and high-expectations work environment 
• All working equipment will be provided
  
  

ABOUT US 

Solargis is a technology and consultancy company servicing companies involved in the development and operation of solar power plants. We provide meteorological data, energy evaluation software and technical consultancy primarily related to evaluation and management of solar power production.

Thanks to 23 years of focused research and technology developed in-house, we have become a leader in the field. Today, we work for 1200 medium and large organizations from 90 countries, helping them make qualified financial decisions, improve technical design, and optimize operations. Our data products and services have become an essential part of the project development of solar power plants. We also provide services for performance evaluation, monitoring, and forecasting of solar power.

We are a group of geoscientists, meteorologists, engineers, programmers, data scientists, analysts and business developers focused on building and promoting a solar energy assessment platform that helps the solar power industry minimize weather-related risk and improve performance efficiency. 

In our team, every member brings unique skills and expertise. We look for talented, resourceful, innovative, passionate, and friendly individuals to join our team. We offer a career that is challenging, but enjoyable, and rewarding. If you want a career that is challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding, Solargis could be the right fit for you.

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