Lead Grid & Electrical Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hunter Philips Executive Search represents a well-funded renewable energy developer active in Germany, expanding its technical team across a pipeline of utility-scale Solar PV and co-located Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects. The organisation is driving Ready-to-Build activity and seeks a Grid Connection Manager to lead the in-house grid connection function.

The successful candidate will manage grid connection activities, liaise with DSOs/TSOs, prepare and negotiate connection agreements,

Qualifikationen

• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects and knowledge of German grid connection processes.
• Experience with German grid operators and submitting grid connection applications and connection agreements.
• Strong understanding of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical system design and layouts.
• Hands-on and technically strong; practical approach to engineering challenges.

Aufgaben

• Manage grid connection activities across Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Lead communication with DSOs, TSOs and other grid authorities.
• Prepare and submit grid connection applications and negotiate agreements.
• Coordinate technical requirements throughout the connection process and review SLDs and layouts.
• Support engineering decisions and collaborate with Project Development, Engineering and EPC teams.

Kenntnisse

German language proficiency

Knowledge of German grid connection

Entrepreneurial mindset

Ausbildung

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Our client is a well-funded renewable energy developer backed by long-term investment. The business is rapidly expanding its technical team as it progresses a substantial pipeline of utility-scale Solar PV and co-located Battery Energy Storage (BESS) projects across Germany.

With several gigawatts of projects under development and a significant volume expected to reach Ready-to-Build over the coming months, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its development.

The Opportunity

Due to continued project growth, our client is seeking a Grid Connection Manager to establish and lead the in-house grid connection function. This is a hands-on technical role responsible for managing grid connection activities across a portfolio of utility-scale Solar PV and co-located BESS developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all grid connection activities across Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Lead communication with Distribution System Operators (DSOs), Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and other relevant grid authorities.
• Prepare and submit grid connection applications.
• Negotiate and manage grid connection agreements.
• Coordinate technical requirements throughout the connection process.
• Review and prepare Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and electrical layouts.
• Support technical design decisions relating to substations and grid infrastructure.
• Work closely with Project Development, Engineering and EPC teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineering colleagues where required.
• Attend project and construction sites when necessary to support commissioning and delivery activities.
• Contribute to the continuous development of internal engineering standards and processes.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is likely to have experience within utility-scale renewable energy projects and possess strong knowledge of German grid connection processes.

You should have experience in:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working with German grid operators and submitting grid connection applications and connection agreements.
• Strong understanding of Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), electrical system design and layouts.
• Hands-on and technically strong.
• Solutions-focused with a practical approach to engineering challenges.
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a growing business.
• Native or fluent German language skills.