European Project Development & Investment Engineer

AlphaESS Europe; Eschborn; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaESS Europe is seeking a project development professional to advance utility-scale BESS and hybrid energy projects from early development through Ready-to-Build, coordinating with DSOs/TSOs and external consultants.

You will assist in grid connection applications, permitting, land agreements, and project documentation, while supporting investment due diligence, financial modeling, and market analysis to identify value drivers and risks.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, energy storage, infrastructure, consulting, or investment.
• Basic understanding of project-based businesses such as development, infrastructure, or investment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with external stakeholders.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of utility-scale BESS and hybrid energy projects from early stage to Ready-to-Build.
• Assist with grid connection applications and coordinate with DSOs/TSOs.
• Maintain communication with local developers, and with technical, legal, and environmental consultants.
• Support permitting, land agreements, and project documentation.
• Assist investment due diligence and preparation of investment materials.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

1. Project Development & External Coordination

• Support the development of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and hybrid energy projects from early-stage development through to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.
• Assist with grid connection applications and coordinate with Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and Transmission System Operators (TSOs).
• Maintain regular communication with local developers, technical, legal, and environmental consultants.
• Support permitting processes, land agreements, and project-related documentation.

2. Investment & Transaction Support

• Support the acquisition and investment execution of RTB and late-stage projects.
• Assist in preparing financial models, project valuations, and investment memoranda.
• Participate in technical, legal, and commercial due diligence processes.
• Support the preparation of internal investment proposals and decision-making materials for the Investment Committee.

3. Market Research & Professional Development

• Monitor developments in BESS revenue streams, capacity markets, and relevant regulatory policies.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of electricity markets, project economics, and business models.
• Learn to identify key value drivers and risks associated with BESS projects.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 1–4 years of relevant experience in renewable energy, energy storage, infrastructure, consulting, or investment.
• Basic understanding of project-based businesses, such as project development, infrastructure, or investment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally with external stakeholders.
• Strong learning ability, sense of responsibility, and execution skills.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous exposure to BESS, electricity markets, or grid connection processes.
• Basic knowledge of financial modeling or investment analysis.
• Proficiency in a second European language, such as German or Spanish, is preferred.
• Knowledge of additional European languages is considered an advantage.