Renewable Energy Engineer - Graduate Program (F/M/NB)
Workload: 100%
Workplace: 1st assignment Montpellier, France (6 months); 2nd & 3rd assignments: France and/or International
Do you want to shape the future of renewable energy and see photovoltaics as a key solution to achieving net zero? Are innovation and collaboration the driving forces behind your career? Join us as part of Axpo Group's International Graduate Community and take the first step toward a meaningful career in energy.
Starting April 1st, 2026, this 18-month program begins with a 6-month assignment at Urbasolar’s headquarters in Montpellier, followed by two additional assignments chosen by you. Upon completion, there’s an opportunity for a permanent position.
What you will do:
You will start your Graduate Program with a 1rst 6-months assignment as an Engineer fully integrated in the expert teams within the Division of Operation of Urbasolar:
Support the analysis and structuring of O&M costs and pricing to enhance financial visibility, market comparability, and the quality of business plans.
Key Responsibilities
Identify and analyze end-to-end costs related to problematic topics, highlighting financial impacts and potential remediation actions.
Support the development of O&M pricing, including price validity conditions, service execution criteria, and operational prerequisites.
Analyze the cost structure of the O&M contractor (fixed, variable, and recharged costs) and compare it with the SPV’s direct costs.
Conduct market benchmarks on O&M costs and practices.
Contribute to the structuring of a Business Plan, covering all O&M components (excluding taxes), financing assumptions, and energy market assumptions.
Analyze actual expenditures versus budget per plant and identify key drivers of variances
What you bring & who you are:
A completed master’s degree from a renowned engineering school
First professional experience through internships or apprenticeships.
Enthusiasm for technical topics in renewable energy.
Proficiency in English and French (C1 level).
Passion for networking and collaborating with diverse teams.
A highly communicative and team-oriented personality.
What we offer:
An 18-month program with three 6-month assignments, including international opportunities within Axpo Group’s European offices.
Your first assignment at Urbasolar’s headquarters in Montpellier, France.
Exposure to a dynamic and innovative environment with the potential for a permanent position.
About the team:
Urbasolar is a leading French photovoltaic player and part of Axpo Group since 2019. With over 500 passionate team members, we share a commitment to teamwork, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Together, we aim to make solar energy a major contributor to humanity’s energy needs.
Axpo Group, with more than 5,000 employees worldwide, is a leader in energy trading and renewable energy solutions. You’ll work in an open, collaborative, and international atmosphere, contributing to meaningful projects and expanding your knowledge in the energy sector.
Take the next step in your career and help us shape the future of renewable energy!
- Department
- Operation / Production
- Role
- Graduates
- Locations
- Montpellier
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About Urbasolar
As designers, developers, builders, and operators of photovoltaic projects, we are a committed group driven by environmental, human, and sustainable values to develop solar energy wherever possible.