Grid Manager

Low Carbon; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

30 days of holiday per year

Attractive salary with annual adjustment

Performance-based bonus programs

Company pension scheme from Allianz

Regular training and education

Team events and barbecues

Reimbursement of travel expenses

Feel-good package with drinks and snacks

Zusammenfassung

A renewable energy company in Berlin is looking for an expert in grid connection planning to optimize and manage connections for renewable projects. The role involves liaising with grid operators and preparing necessary documentation for approvals. Ideal candidates should hold a degree and have proven experience in grid connection, along with fluency in German. The position offers a competitive salary, impressive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a leading role in the renewable energy sector.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrable professional experience in grid connection planning, ideally at all voltage levels.
• Fluency in German and, ideally, English.
• Knowledge of the German electricity market and the local energy sector.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Knowledge of the German electricity market and local energy sector.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, E-Plan and MS Office.
• Understanding of current grid connection guidelines (VDE-AR-N-4110/4120/4130).
• 30 days of holiday per year.

Aufgaben

• Oversee grid connection planning for renewable energy projects.
• Liaise with grid operators for project implementation.
• Prepare concept studies and cost estimates for projects.
• Optimization of grid connections and cable routes from project to connection points, including cost estimates.
• Prepare concept studies, yield simulations, drafts for approvals and implementation plans (grid-focused).
• Evaluate plans and solutions from third parties (development partners or acquisitions).
• Build and expand expertise on relevant system components.
• Intensive exchange with grid operators and related organizations.
• Monitor and apply regulatory developments and standards.
• Coordinate with development teams and external partners.

Kenntnisse

Grid connection planning

Fluency in German

Professional experience in the energy sector

Teamwork and communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

E-Plan

Jobbeschreibung

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We're building a net-zero energy company that will help to protect the planet for future generations. This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment. We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as a gold standard for our environmental impact.

As a next-generation IPP, we develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe. We're supporting the world's move to an energy system powered by renewables. To date we have developed more than 8 GW of renewable energy projects and have 1 GW of capacity either in operation or under construction. We have a current development pipeline of 16 GW.

Our people and culture are really important to us. We are friendly, approachable, and professional. We value enthusiasm, entrepreneurialism, clear communication, and drive. This, combined with our purpose and passion for climate change, is why our colleagues recommend Low Carbon as a great place to work.

We are looking for an expert (m/f/d) in grid connection planning for renewable energy who will take on and optimize the grid connection planning for our ground‑mounted photovoltaic, wind energy and energy storage projects. We are looking for someone to liaise with grid operators and thus further advance the implementation of our renewable energy projects. The workplace is in Berlin.

Responsibilities

• All activities related to grid connection planning for renewable energy projects in the medium and high voltage range
• Ensuring grid connections for new projects and interfaces with grid operators
• Discussions on an equal footing regarding grid connection applications, grid connection points, standards and certifications
• Optimization of grid connection and cable routes from the project to the NVP, including economic and technical feasibility and evaluation
• Preparation of concept studies, yield simulations, draft plans for approval procedures and implementation plans (focus on the grid, but also on the projects themselves), cost estimates for components and substations
• One focus is on the evaluation of plans and solutions from third parties (development partners or in the context of acquisitions)
• Building and expanding expertise on relevant system components
• Intensive exchange with relevant grid operators and associated organizations
• Monitoring and operationalization of technical and relevant regulatory developments and standards
• Ensuring optimal cooperation within the development team, a network of external development partners

Person specification

• You have a friendly, approachable and professional manner
• You are energetic, reliable and used to showing initiative
• You are highly organized, pay close attention to detail and focus on completing your tasks
• You have a practical approach, are an enthusiastic and committed team player and have good communication skills
• You are always up to date with the latest changes and requirements in the industry

Skills and experience

• Demonstratable professional experience in grid connection planning, ideally at all voltage levels
• You are fluent in German and, ideally, English
• You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of the German electricity market and the local energy sector
• You are proficient in the following tools: MS Office, AutoCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, E-Plan
• You have a sound understanding of current grid connection guidelines (VDE-AR-N-4110/4120/4130)
• 30 days of holiday per year
• Work in a modern and future‑oriented industry
• Attractive salary with annual adjustment
• Attractive and performance‑based bonus programs
• Above‑average company pension scheme from Allianz
• Regular training and further education
• Regular team events and barbecues
• Benefits such as Wellhub
• International exchange of experience within LC
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (Germany)
• Feel‑good package with drinks, snacks and fruit