Design Engineer · Hybrid

Location:

Region: Bucharest
Country: Romania

Role:

  • Industry: Engineering, Renewables
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 31/05/2026
Job Reference: 0904202628

Design Engineer · Hybrid

Freelance Design Engineer (Solar & Grid Connection)

Location: Romania (Hybrid / On‑Site)

Contract Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor

Sector: Renewable Energy – Solar PV / Grid Infrastructure

 

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Design Engineer with strong technical expertise in solar PV systems and grid connection design to support ongoing and upcoming renewable energy projects across Romania.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, reviewing, and validating engineering designs to ensure safe, compliant, and optimized integration of solar plants into the national grid.

This role requires a hands-on engineer capable of collaborating closely with EPC partners, developers, and local authorities. Hybrid working is available, but regular on‑site visits across Romania are required.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design and engineering of solar PV installations, including conceptual, preliminary, and detailed engineering phases.
  • Develop and validate grid connection studies, including load flow, short-circuit, and stability analysis.
  • Prepare and review single-line diagrams (SLD), electrical layouts, cable sizing, grounding/earthing systems, and protection schemes.
  • Coordinate grid connection permitting with Romanian network operators (e.g., Transelectrica, Distributie Energie Electrică).
  • Ensure compliance with Romanian grid codes, EU directives, and industry standards.
  • Provide technical support during procurement, construction, commissioning, and performance testing.
  • Conduct on‑site assessments, surveys, and technical audits when required.
  • Collaborate with project managers, EPC contractors, and technical teams to ensure engineering deliverables are delivered on time.
  • Prepare technical reports, documentation packages, and as‑built drawings for project closeout.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Power Systems, or related field.
  • 5+ years’ experience in solar PV design, grid connection engineering, or power systems.
  • Proven track record working on utility‑scale or commercial solar projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Romanian grid regulations, permitting procedures, and interconnection requirements.
  • Proficiency with engineering tools such as:
  • AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical
  • PVSyst, PVCase, Helioscope or equivalent
  • PowerFactory / ETAP / PSCAD (advantageous)
  • Ability to perform electrical studies: load flow, voltage drop, cable sizing, protection coordination.
  • Experience working with DNO/TSO stakeholders.
  • Fluent in English; Romanian language skills are a strong asset.
  • Availability for on‑site presence as needed.

Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
  • Clear communication and technical reporting skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration

 

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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L&D Team

We are very lucky that g2 recruitment see Learning and Development as a vital part of a consultants journey which is why we have 4 people in the team who you will work very closely with from day 1 in your career. The team are on hand to guide you through your career at all levels and provide extra support working closely with the management team to give all consultants the best chance of success.  

Our Three Pillars of Training

Academy:
Week 1 is a series of remote sessions to learn all things systems, followed by a 1 week academy process which is a mixture of classroom and deskside this will be in one of our UK offices and usually consists of 3-8 other consultants all starting their journey together.

Experienced Modules:
These are a variety of sessions curated by us designed to support consultants as they are progressing through the career ladder, the aim is to ensure consultants at all levels have access to L&D.

Junior Management Programme:
Ran by our head of L&D this programme is designed to support junior managers as they start their management career. This involves things like personal branding, time management and ends in a business plan which is presented to members of the Exec board and senior management team.

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Jaz D’Avola
Head of Learning & Development

Jaz joined g2 Recruitment in 2013.

She now leads our Learning and Development programme, transferring the knowledge and wisdom she learnt as a recruiter to the new generation of talent.

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Imani WIlliams
Learning and Development Consultant

Imani joined g2 Recruitment in 2022.

His role involves developing individuals in all areas of the business, varying from inducting and onboarding consultants to working with them 1 to 1 to identify areas of development.  He aids with growth of L&D across the business, watching consultants experience and develop.

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Learning and Development Consultant

Meghan joined g2 in 2023 as an L&D consultant, Working in recruitment for 6 years, her role is to  help consultants at all levels to upskill and focus on development points. This could be anything from sales calls or candidate calls to organisation improvements.

Kane Gray
Systems & Academy Trainer

Kane joined g2 in April 2023 as an Academy & Systems Trainer.

His role involves teaching the consultants that are new to the company the foundations of recruitment and our systems before then helping them to upskill in areas specific to each consultant. Working closely with different consultants and watching them implement the feedback, apply it, and then benefit off the back of it.

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