Senior Solar Engineer (Portugal or Spain)

Lisboa, Portugal

*This role requires fluency in German. 

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

At Youdera, we’re helping Swiss businesses power up with solar, and we need a sharp Senior Solar Engineer to help us grow our company. As a Senior Solar Engineer, you will be instrumental in the success of our solar PV projects! We finance, develop, and operate solar plants tailored for self-consumption in the commercial and industrial segments, ranging from 30 kWp to 4 MW. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise to drive our projects from start to completion. We seek a mature, communicative team member who is ready for a challenge.

What you will be doing

  • Lead the engineering design of C&I solar PV systems tailored for the Swiss market, ensuring compliance with local codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Perform energy yield analysis and system sizing, including the use of tools like PVSyst etc.
  • Collaborate with our sales teams to create technical proposals.
  • Conduct technical reviews to ensure project designs meet Swiss regulatory standards and high-quality benchmarks.
  • Optimize system layouts for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Work closely with the project management team to oversee construction, installation, and commissioning activities.

Workpl​ace

We are looking for someone based in Spain or Portugal. You will occasionally travel to Switzerland to visit our offices and project sites.

Who are we looking for?

  • You’ve got a university degree (BSc or MSc) in Electrotechnical Engineering, Renewable Energies, or something equally impressive that makes you the go-to solar wizard.
  • At least 3+ years of hands-on experience in the Solar PV industry, ideally in commercial and industrial projects.
  • You have a proactive and positive attitude, with a solution-oriented mindset.
  • You're not afraid to "pick up the phone" and get things done.
  • You can speak both English and German.

What's in it for you?

🚀 Entrepreneurial environment - Experience the spirit of a growing company where your contributions will have a direct impact.

💡 Learn from the best – work alongside a highly experienced team of industry leaders with deep expertise in the solar sector.

💸 Competitive salary.

🌞 A unique opportunity to shape the future of renewable energy – be part of a mission-driven company that’s transforming the industry.

🌱 Fast-track career growth – as a key member in our team, you’ll have opportunities to grow with us and take on bigger responsibilities.

🎉 Exciting team events – from offsites in Switzerland and Spain to local gatherings, we believe in celebrating successes together.


Ready to shine? Apply now!