Development Engineer

Development Engineer

Eurowind Energy

Sevilla, Spain

Due to our recent project development initiatives in the market, we are currently looking for a Development Engineer for our Spanish operations to support all phases for the development of renewable energy, PtX and Biogas projects. This job offers you the possibility of having a key role in our group's growth process in the Spanish market, while being part of a solid international group.

About the role

We are looking for a technical profile capable of covering both grid connection engineering and renewable energy project development in Spain. The successful candidate will work across the full project lifecycle from site identification and grid access applications to technical evaluation of evacuation infrastructure covering Onshore Wind, Solar PV, BESS, and hybrid plants (including wind–solar–BESS hybridization). He/she will collaborate with Business Development, M&A, and permitting teams, reporting directly to the Country Manager for Spain.

Key responsibilities

Grid connection, evacuation & renewable technologies

• Design and optimize evacuation systems for Solar PV, onshore wind, BESS, and hybrid plants (PV + Wind + BESS), including CAPEX assessment and technical feasibility studies;
• Coordinate with REE and Spanish distribution companies (Endesa, Iberdrola, UFD, e-distribución, etc.) to manage grid access permits and connection approvals;
• Track and manage grid access and connection applications: submissions, follow-ups, technical queries and issue resolution with DSOs;
• Assess the technical feasibility of wind energy projects: wind resource, turbine layout, network constraints and connection conditions, using tools such as WindPro;
• Evaluate and manage hybrid renewable plant projects (wind + solar PV + BESS), ensuring technical coherence and optimization of the grid connection point;
• Carry out or oversee electrical studies (load flow, short-circuit, stability) using tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory;
• Oversee shared evacuation infrastructure agreements and coordinate with other developers at the same grid hub;
• Support M&A teams in the technical assessment and grid integration of projects under review or acquisition.

Project development & permitting

• Identify development opportunities for Solar PV and BESS projects through capacity map analysis and site assessment using GIS tools;
• Monitor current energy regulations in Spain, with particular focus on solar PV, wind, and storage (BESS) projects;
• Collaborate on the processing of Urban Planning Compatibility Reports with local authorities, and manage administrative permits at regional and local level;
• Support the permitting department in tracking administrative deadlines to ensure projects progress on schedule;
• Contribute to the improvement of internal tools to optimize project pipeline tracking and management;
• Prepare technical documentation, risk assessments, and project reports to support decision-making and internal approvals.

Mandatory requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in renewables in Spain (grid access and/or project development).
• Knowledge of the Spanish electricity regulatory framework: REE, DSOs and MITECO regulations.
• Proficiency in QGIS, Google Earth and AutoCAD.
• Experience in grid access and connection permit applications with DSOs.
• Good command of Microsoft Office and project tracking tools.

Nice to have

• Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory or similar simulation tools;
• Knowledge of WindPro, WAsP, OpenWind or other wind energy design tools;
• Experience in hybrid renewable plant projects (wind + PV + BESS);
• Knowledge of urban and administrative permitting at regional level;
• Experience with SCADA systems in hybrid and wind projects;
• Python for analysis and automation;
• PVSyst for solar production simulation;
• Technical English (for documentation and international projects).

Key technical skills in this role

• Electrical simulation: DIgSILENT PowerFactory;
• Wind energy tools: WindPro · WAsP · OpenWind;
• GIS & design: QGIS · AutoCAD · Google Earth;
• Programming: Python · MATLAB;
• Solar & BESS: PVSyst · Hybrid systems;
• Grid access – Spain: REE · DSOs · MITECO;
• Permitting: Regulations · Urban planning · Regional administration;
• Management: M&A · CAPEX · Reporting.

The right profile has several of the following competencies

• Technical & regulatory vision;
• Multi-project management;
• Analytical & organizational skills;
• Liaison with public bodies;
• Autonomous & proactive;
• Cross-functional collaboration;
• Deadline-driven;
• Continuous process improvement;
• Eagerness to learn & grow;
• Availability to travel (HQ Denmark & EU offices);
• Available to do site visits.