Application Guide
How to Apply for Project Engineer, High-Voltage/Substation
at Enlight Renewable Energy
🏢 About Enlight Renewable Energy
Enlight Renewable Energy is scaling global solar, wind, and energy storage projects with a clear mission for a sustainable future. What makes them unique is their integrated approach to renewable energy development, combining project development, financing, and long-term ownership. Working here means contributing directly to the energy transition while being part of a company that manages projects from conception through operation.
About This Role
As a Project Engineer for High-Voltage/Substation at Enlight, you'll provide critical technical expertise on substation, gen-tie, and balance of plant systems for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects. This role is impactful because you'll ensure technical requirements are met throughout the engineering, procurement, and construction process, directly influencing project success and safety. You'll serve as the subject matter expert on HV/MV equipment and substation design for both internal teams and external partners.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves reviewing substation design deliverables, providing technical guidance to project teams, and conducting performance analysis on high-voltage systems. You might spend time evaluating new equipment technologies, ensuring code compliance for ongoing projects, and serving as the subject matter expert during virtual meetings with internal stakeholders and external partners. The remote nature means you'll be collaborating digitally while focusing on the technical aspects of utility-scale renewable energy interconnections.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Enlight Renewable Energy Is Looking For
- An electrical engineer with 3+ years specifically in high-voltage or substation engineering (not just general electrical engineering)
- Someone who can articulate specific experience with protection and control systems and physical substation design review
- A professional who understands not just equipment specifications but can analyze the advantages and risks of different products
- An engineer comfortable evaluating new technologies and design methodologies for PV and energy storage applications
📝 Tips for Applying to Enlight Renewable Energy
Quantify your high-voltage/substation experience - specify project sizes (MW), voltage levels (kV), and your specific contributions to design reviews
Highlight any experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects, particularly solar PV or energy storage substation interconnections
Demonstrate your ability to learn company-specific software by mentioning similar engineering platforms you've mastered
Include specific examples of technical due diligence you've performed on substation or gen-tie deliverables
Show how you've ensured code compliance (NEC, IEEE, NESC) throughout engineering and construction phases
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
['Your specific experience with high-voltage substation design for renewable energy projects', 'Examples of serving as a subject matter expert on technical matters with internal and external stakeholders', "How you've evaluated new technologies or design methodologies in previous roles", 'Your approach to ensuring code compliance throughout the engineering and construction process']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Enlight's current project portfolio - particularly their utility-scale solar and energy storage developments
- → Their approach to project development and long-term ownership model
- → Recent news about their expansion into new markets or technologies
- → Their partnerships with utilities and grid operators for substation interconnections
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with only general electrical engineering experience without specific high-voltage/substation focus
- Failing to demonstrate understanding of the technical specifications and risks associated with HV equipment
- Not showing how your experience relates to renewable energy projects or utility-scale applications
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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