Technical Manager - Utility Scale
Solplanet • Plat, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, Croatia • Romania
Posted: June 17, 2026
Job Description
Our belief:
- At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody
- We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutions
- •That is why our solar inverters, energy storage systems, EV chargers and utility-scale solutions are designed to be efficient, reliable and user friendly
Who We Are:
- Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions
- AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China
- With 32 GW of annual production volumes (2024), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters world-wide
- AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider
- To support the next stage of growth, SOLPLANET is establishing a dedicated Utility Business Unit for EMEA, focused on utility-scale PV projects, MV solutions, grid integration, certifications and strategic customer development
- Our team passionately believe that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide - every day
Title: Technical Manager - Utility Scale
Industry: Photovoltaic, Utility Scale Solar, Solar Inverter, Energy Storage, Grid Integration, Medium Voltage Solutions
Primary Location: Poland, preferred Warsaw, with regular travel across EMEA when required
Employment
Employment Type: Full-time
Our belief: At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutions•...How you´ll help us:
As a Technical Manager - Utility Scale, you will
• Provide technical leadership for utility-scale PV projects across EMEA
• Support customers, EPCs, Developers, IPPs and internal sales teams with grid code, inverter application, MV station and system integration expertise
• Act as the main technical interface between EMEA utility customers and HQ R&D, Product Management, Quality and Certification teams
• Review customer technical requirements, tender specifications, grid connection requirements and compliance obligations
• Support technical validation of utility-scale opportunities before proposal submission and order confirmation
• Coordinate technical documentation, certificates, test reports, declarations and compliance evidence required for customer approval and grid connection
• Support certification and whitelisting activities in priority European markets, including requirements mapping and technical gap analysis
• Provide technical training to customers, partners, sales teams, service teams and internal stakeholders
• Support commissioning preparation, technical troubleshooting, issue escalation and root cause analysis for utility-scale projects
• Work closely with the Application/Proposal Engineer on system configuration, product selection, design assumptions and technical clarifications
• Provide technical feedback to HQ to improve product performance, documentation, firmware, monitoring tools and future product roadmap
• Support creation of technical sales tools, application notes, design guidelines and product training materials
• Represent SOLPLANET in technical meetings, audits, customer workshops and industry discussions
Your background and skills:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, preferably utility-scale PV, solar inverter application, grid integration or power systems engineering
• Strong understanding of utility-scale PV plant architecture, inverter technology, MV systems, transformers, communication systems and monitoring platforms
• Experience with European grid codes, NC RfG, country-specific requirements and utility approval processes
• Knowledge of certification and compliance processes such as CE, VDE, PTPiREE, grid code certificates and related technical documentation is an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, grid connection conditions, single-line diagrams and tender documentation
• Experience in customer-facing technical support, training, commissioning support or application engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex technical discussions under time pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Fluent English; Polish, German or another European language is an advantage
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, audits, project reviews and site support when required
Your attributes:
• Self-motivated and performance driven
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can-do attitude and hands-on mindset
• Proactive, dynamic, solution and customer oriented
• Structured, reliable and able to operate in an international environment
• High ownership, accountability and willingness to build new business structures
Additional Content
Our belief:
- At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody
- We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutions
- •That is why our solar inverters, energy storage systems, EV chargers and utility-scale solutions are designed to be efficient, reliable and user friendly
Who We Are:
- Private equity-backed AISWEI is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions - providing the world with solar inverters, batteries, EV chargers, heat pumps, and energy management solutions
- AISWEI has more than 15 years of expertise in R&D and manufacturing, with a strong technology heritage from both Germany and China
- With 32 GW of annual production volumes (2024), AISWEI is one of the largest manufacturers of solar string inverters world-wide
- AISWEI is operating under its own brand in China and its SOLPLANET brand internationally, and is trusted by leading global brands as an ODM service provider
- To support the next stage of growth, SOLPLANET is establishing a dedicated Utility Business Unit for EMEA, focused on utility-scale PV projects, MV solutions, grid integration, certifications and strategic customer development
- Our team passionately believe that we are all fellow citizens of one planet, and we are truly honored about deploying our solutions to local societies worldwide - every day
Title: Technical Manager - Utility Scale
Industry: Photovoltaic, Utility Scale Solar, Solar Inverter, Energy Storage, Grid Integration, Medium Voltage Solutions
Primary Location: Poland, preferred Warsaw, with regular travel across EMEA when required
Employment
Employment Type: Full-time
Our belief: At SOLPLANET, we are driven by a simple idea: solar for everybody We strive to create the best possible experience for our customers and partners by delivering reliable, easy-to-use and bankable renewable energy solutions•...How you´ll help us:
As a Technical Manager - Utility Scale, you will
• Provide technical leadership for utility-scale PV projects across EMEA
• Support customers, EPCs, Developers, IPPs and internal sales teams with grid code, inverter application, MV station and system integration expertise
• Act as the main technical interface between EMEA utility customers and HQ R&D, Product Management, Quality and Certification teams
• Review customer technical requirements, tender specifications, grid connection requirements and compliance obligations
• Support technical validation of utility-scale opportunities before proposal submission and order confirmation
• Coordinate technical documentation, certificates, test reports, declarations and compliance evidence required for customer approval and grid connection
• Support certification and whitelisting activities in priority European markets, including requirements mapping and technical gap analysis
• Provide technical training to customers, partners, sales teams, service teams and internal stakeholders
• Support commissioning preparation, technical troubleshooting, issue escalation and root cause analysis for utility-scale projects
• Work closely with the Application/Proposal Engineer on system configuration, product selection, design assumptions and technical clarifications
• Provide technical feedback to HQ to improve product performance, documentation, firmware, monitoring tools and future product roadmap
• Support creation of technical sales tools, application notes, design guidelines and product training materials
• Represent SOLPLANET in technical meetings, audits, customer workshops and industry discussions
Your background and skills:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy, preferably utility-scale PV, solar inverter application, grid integration or power systems engineering
• Strong understanding of utility-scale PV plant architecture, inverter technology, MV systems, transformers, communication systems and monitoring platforms
• Experience with European grid codes, NC RfG, country-specific requirements and utility approval processes
• Knowledge of certification and compliance processes such as CE, VDE, PTPiREE, grid code certificates and related technical documentation is an advantage
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, grid connection conditions, single-line diagrams and tender documentation
• Experience in customer-facing technical support, training, commissioning support or application engineering
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex technical discussions under time pressure
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Fluent English; Polish, German or another European language is an advantage
• Willingness to travel for customer meetings, audits, project reviews and site support when required
Your attributes:
• Self-motivated and performance driven
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Can-do attitude and hands-on mindset
• Proactive, dynamic, solution and customer oriented
• Structured, reliable and able to operate in an international environment
• High ownership, accountability and willingness to build new business structures