Lead Electrical Engineer

Mint Selection; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working options

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Mint Selection Ltd. seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer in Berlin for a hybrid role overseeing electrical design from HV to LV and grid integration on utility-scale projects.

You will lead design contractors, ensure German standards compliance, and mentor junior engineers while delivering from design through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years in utility-scale electrical engineering.
• Lead electrical engineer on projects in consultancy or development roles.
• 110 kV experience in Germany, including GIS switchgear.
• Fluent German and English required.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering on a utility-scale project in Germany from design through to commissioning.
• Direct the design contractors, reviewing designs against German standards and resolving interface issues.
• Own the electrical system design from HV to LV, including inverters and UPS, and ensure grid integration.

Skills

Electrical engineering leadership

HV/MV/LV design

German/English fluency

Grid connection integration

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

GIS switchgear

Power system studies

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer

Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)

Our client, a fast-growing energy storage platform, is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to join their growing team in Germany. With projects already underway and each one led by a dedicated electrical lead, this role carries real responsibility from design through to commissioning. You'll play a meaningful role in delivering projects that support the energy transition and bring greater flexibility to the German grid.

The Company:

The business combines the backing and long-term investment of a globally recognised private equity firm with the close-knit feel of a growing team. With significant investment in its German development pipeline and projects progressing towards delivery, employees can take ownership, contribute to key decisions, and play a direct role in the company’s continued growth and the expansion of renewable energy infrastructure across Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Lead the electrical engineering on a utility-scale project in Germany from design through to commissioning, acting as the single point of electrical accountability.
• - Direct the design contractors, reviewing designs and system studies against German standards and resolving interface issues early.
• - Own the electrical system design across the site, from HV switchgear through MV and LV systems, inverters and UPS, making sure it integrates with the grid connection.
• - Specify key electrical equipment and support procurement, and develop the junior electrical engineers on your project.

Experience & Qualifications:

• - 8 to 10+ years in utility-scale electrical engineering, with a background in any of the following areas: Solar, Wind, BESS, Oil & Gas, Hydrogen or Clean Fuels.
• - Experience as the designated lead electrical engineer on specific projects, gained at an engineering consultancy and/or a developer.
• - 110 kV experience in Germany, including GIS switchgear and system design, and an understanding of system studies and protection to review specialist work.
• - Knowledge of the full electrical system from HV down to LV, inverters and UPS.
• - BESS experience is a plus but not essential.
• - A degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• - Fluent German and Fluent English are required.

Benefits:

• - Competitive salary
• - Annual performance bonus
• - Hybrid working options
• - Learning and development opportunities

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.