Electrical Site Manager (BESS)

EQUANS; München; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Equans Solar & Storage is seeking a Site Manager specializing in Electrical Engineering to lead electrical on-site activities for battery storage, substations, and HV installations across Germany.

You will coordinate installation teams, ensure quality and safety, manage interfaces with clients and suppliers, and drive documentation, QA/QC, and risk assessments while enabling smooth pre-commissioning and commissioning processes.

Qualifications

• Degree or training in electrical engineering or related field with professional experience.
• Experience as electrical site manager on energy infra projects.
• Knowledge of high/medium voltage systems and grid procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee electrical work on-site for battery storage, substations, HV installations up to 380 kV.
• Coordinate electrical assembly, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality standards and contractual compliance.
• Provide supervision of installation personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Verify drawings and electrical schematics against site construction.
• Monitor QA/QC, safety, and documentation including NCRs and test reports.
• Support pre-commissioning, SAT, commissioning and acceptance activities.

Skills

Electrical site mgmt

HV systems know-how

QA/QC

HSE awareness

B2 German/English

Subcontractor mgmt

Education

Electrical technician degree or energy engineer training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Equans Solar and Storage, a subsidiary of Equans, part of the Bouygues Group, is looking for its future: Site Manager Specializing in Electrical Engineering / Electrical Site Manager (m/f/d) – Nationwide with the possibility to work from Munich

Join us in driving the energy transition

Are you interested in being part of an international team that tackles the challenges of the energy transition and helps shape it?

Company Overview

Bouygues Energies & Services, an Equans company and subsidiary of the French Bouygues Group, is a major player in the energy transition and the digital transformation of regions, industries, and buildings. The entire Bouygues Group, which employs approximately 200,000 people in more than 90 countries worldwide, is recognized as an international leader in sustainable construction.

Our EQUANS Solar & Storage business unit is a specialized division of Equans with over 10 years of experience. It is the strategic partner for integrated, efficient, and large-scale solutions for solar and energy storage projects. Our mission is to advance the energy transition and contribute to a low-carbon world by developing and integrating solar and energy storage solutions. We offer photovoltaic and hybrid solar power plants, energy storage systems, innovative projects, and B2B solutions in the field of solar energy.

With a presence in 15 countries and a team of 1,500 experts in solar energy and high-voltage systems, Equans Solar & Storage has delivered more than 6 GW of installed solar capacity, 550 MWh of battery storage, and 2 GW of operations and maintenance.

Solar & Storage Solutions for Energy Efficiency | Equans

Your main responsibilities

• Oversee electrical work on-site during the installation of battery storage systems, substations, and high-voltage installations up to 380 kV.
• Coordinate and supervise all electrical assembly, installation, and commissioning activities on-site.
• Ensure that electrical work is completed on time, within quality standards, and within budget, in accordance with project requirements and contractual provisions.
• Provide technical supervision and coordination of installation personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers in the field of electrical engineering.
• Verify compliance with technical specifications, construction drawings, electrical schematics, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between construction management, project management, engineering, commissioning, the grid operator, clients, and subcontractors.
• Be responsible for implementing and ensuring compliance with HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) requirements on the job site.
• Conducting regular safety rounds and “Toolbox” meetings, as well as participating in risk assessments and safety training.
• Responsibility for implementing and monitoring QA/QC (quality assurance/quality control) requirements.
• Conducting inspections and quality controls, as well as tracking defects and corrective actions.
• Supervising and coordinating cable pulling, medium- and high-voltage installations, protection and control systems, and grid connection work.
• Coordinating and assisting with pre-commissioning, SAT, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Ensuring complete and accurate documentation of the construction site and the project, including site logs, test reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and acceptance documents.
• Assisting with the identification and resolution of technical issues during the installation and commissioning phases.
• Participating in site meetings and providing regular reports to project management and clients.

The profile we’re looking for

• Degree or training as an electrical technician, energy engineer, or equivalent technical training, combined with relevant professional experience.
• Several years of experience as an electrical site manager, construction manager, or project manager on energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience in the construction and commissioning of high-voltage installations, substations, battery storage systems, solar farms, or similar energy facilities.
• In-depth knowledge of high-voltage and medium-voltage systems, protection and control-command technologies, as well as grid connection procedures with German grid operators, in accordance with the applicable standards, regulations, and technical specifications for the construction of energy facilities.
• Experience managing subcontractors and international installation teams.
• Good knowledge of HSE as well as applicable workplace safety regulations on construction sites.
• Responsibility for quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), site inspections, and acceptance testing.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office as well as construction site management and documentation systems.
• Good knowledge of German and English, both spoken and written, equivalent to a B2-level certificate.
• VEFK certification and authorization to perform medium- and high-voltage switching operations are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently and participate in long-term assignments at job sites in Germany.

Our recruitment process

• An initial conversation with the recruiter
• One or two interviews with the hiring manager or relevant team lead
• A final conversation may be held with an additional HR contact or a senior team member.

We’ll keep you informed every step of the way – our process is guided by transparency and care.

Our Commitment

At Equans, we believe in the value of diverse talent. This role is open to all candidates, including individuals with disabilities.

We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and safety – key pillars of who we are as a company.