Grid Connection Manager

Greenvolt; München; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international renewable energy firm in Munich is looking for a Grid Connection Manager to oversee large-scale projects. Responsibilities include developing grid connections, guiding project teams, and conducting feasibility studies. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in German and English. This position offers a chance to contribute to the energy transition in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in grid connection of renewable energy power plants.
• Extensive knowledge of grid compliance and connection request processes.
• Understanding of onshore technologies like solar and wind.

Aufgaben

• Develop grid connections for large-scale solar, wind, and BESS projects.
• Advise and direct Project Teams during interconnection application.
• Conduct feasibility studies and oversee third-party electrical studies.

Kenntnisse

Electrical Engineering background

Experience in electrical management

Knowledge of grid connection rules

Communication and negotiation skills

Fluent in German and English

Proficient with Office applications

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering or comparable

Tools

Word

Excel

Power Point

Teams

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

Greenvolt Poweris our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in over 14 countries (Europe & North America).

Greenvolt Poweris seeking aGrid Connection Managerwithin the Greenvolt development team to contribute to the technical understanding of the gird connection in several stages of the project development, construction and operation.The primary responsibility is the management of grid connections requests and development from the export substation close to the projects to the system operator connection point.

Key accountabilities

• Develop and secure the grid connection for large-scale onshore wind, solar PV and BESS projects together with the Project Developers and Project Managers
• Provide advice and strategic direction to the Project Team during the grid interconnection application process and its successive stages (point of interconnection identification, indicative grid solution request, grid capacity reservation confirmation, grid connection agreement/offer)
• Carry out own feasibility studies and supervision of third parties’ electrical studies related to the projects under development.
• Provide support to the projects due diligence and contribute to the development of economical and feasible solutions to meet the requirements of DNOs and TSO
• Maintain awareness of emerging grid technologies and lead our understanding of new innovations, technology, techniques, and tools relevant to the connection of projects at utility scale.
• Communication and coordination of all external project participants, particularly with landowners, communities, public institutions and any other applicable third parties’ experts involved in the grid connection process.
• Involvement and coordination with the applicable Greenvolt departments
• Observation and evaluation of the electrical requirements, regulations, and legal framework in the field of grid compliance in the applicable regions and/or States of Germany
• Positive contribution to the growth and culture of the company.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering background (Power Systems, Electronics or comparable)
• At least 5 years of professional experience in the field of electrical management and grid connection of renewable energy power plants, ideally in the technical management or in the service area
• Extensive knowledge of the grid connection rules (i.e., grid compliance, grid connection request process)
• Understanding of onshore technologies (solar, wind and batteries), cable corridor route selection and export connections.
• Familiarity with the components and technical equipment usually installed in large-scale onshore wind farms and PV plants.
• Proficient and confident with Office application (Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Outlook)
• Fluent spoken and written communication in German and English
• A sense of responsibility, resilience, flexibility, and willingness to travel nationally.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Class B driver’s license

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