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Additional Information

Statkraft offers competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes, and we’re a trusted employer that puts the safety of our people first. We believe that a safe and healthy working environment is a matter of choice, not chance.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

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Company Description

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe's largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, and gas-fired power. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has around 6,200 employees in 20 countries.

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Job Description

We are looking for a Technical Manager Solar & BESS who will be responsible for leading technical strategy and decision-making for Solar and BESS projects from development to commissioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure engineering consistency and compliance with local regulations, grid codes, and Statkraft standards. Oversee design and optimization of PV plants and battery storage systems.
• Review and approve technical specifications, layouts, and key engineering studies (energy yield, electrical design, storage sizing).
• Support CAPEX optimization, value engineering, and technical risk mitigation.
• Lead technical input to procurement processes, including tender documentation, technical evaluation, and contractor selection.
• Support project teams through technical challenges, due diligence, and constructability assessments.
• Lead and develop Project Engineers across Brazil, Chile, and Peru. Allocate technical resources dynamically based on portfolio needs and project priorities.
• Ensure consistency of engineering standards and promote best practices across regions.
• Support capability development and ensure adequate technical support for project execution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in solar PV, BESS, and renewable energy projects.
• Strong experience in design, procurement, and delivery of solar and/or storage projects.
• Experience leading teams, providing technical leadership in matrix organizations is mandatory requirement.
• Fluent English and Spanish required. Portuguese will be positively valued.