Head of Grid

Page Executive; Berlin; Vor Ort; Vertraulich; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunity for significant societal impact

Co-managing-director-level exposure

Zusammenfassung

A leading European renewable energy platform is seeking a Senior Grid Infrastructure Leader based in Berlin. The role demands overall responsibility for grid connection infrastructure and leading a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical or Energy Engineering and have several years of experience in energy systems. This position offers the chance to shape critical grid infrastructure in a purpose-driven organization. A flexible hybrid working model is available.

Qualifikationen

• Several years of senior leadership experience in grid infrastructure or energy systems.
• Proven experience in end-to-end delivery of grid-connected infrastructure projects.
• Solid background in managing complex projects and coordinating engineering partners.

Aufgaben

• Overall responsibility for grid connection infrastructure, including substations and cable routes.
• Leadership of a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25 engineers.
• Steering complex grid and electrical infrastructure projects across all phases.

Kenntnisse

Substations and grid connection infrastructure

High-and medium-voltage systems

Grid connections for renewable generation assets

Project management

German grid regulation knowledge

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

• Based in Germany
• Drive innovation and influence key decisions across a global organization

About Our Client

Our client is a leading European renewable energy platform with an integrated develop-build-operate business model. The company is actively contributing to the energy transition through the development, construction, and long‑term operation of onshore wind, solar PV, battery storage, and hydrogen / power‑to‑gas solutions.

Job Description

• Overall technical and commercial responsibility for grid connection infrastructure, including substations, cable routes, and connection concepts
• Leadership, coaching, and development of a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25 engineers and specialists
• Steering complex grid and electrical infrastructure projects across planning, permitting, construction, commissioning, and operation
• Acting as the primary interface toward TSOs, DSOs, authorities, and external engineering and EPC partners
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant technical standards, safety requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• Driving the definition and continuous improvement of standards, processes, and technical concepts for grid infrastructure
• Supporting grid‑supportive and system‑stabilising operation of renewable assets, including hybrid and multi‑technology sites
• Contributing to the strategic scaling of the grid infrastructure in line with the company's growth ambitions

The Successful Applicant

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
• Several years of senior leadership experience within grid infrastructure, energy systems, renewable development, or comparable environments
• Proven experience in the delivery of grid‑connected infrastructure projects end‑to‑end, ideally on the asset owner or developer side
• Strong expertise in:
  • Substations and grid connection infrastructure
  • High‑and medium‑voltage systems
  • Grid connections for renewable generation assets
• Solid background in managing complex projects and coordinating external engineering and construction partners
• Very good knowledge of German grid regulation, standards, and permitting frameworks
• Qualification or eligibility as GVEFK is required

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to take a key leadership role in a highly visible part of the energy transition
• Significant scope to shape and scale critical grid infrastructure
• Combination of technical responsibility and entrepreneurial influence, including co‑managing‑director‑level exposure
• Work on infrastructure of high societal relevance within an innovative and purpose‑driven organisation
• Flexible hybrid working model combined with a strong engineering culture