Project Engineer

Noveria Energy; Baden-Württemberg; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Noveria Energie GmbH is seeking a Project Developer (Technical Lead) to oversee technical aspects of battery energy storage projects. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, ensuring project delivery from initial design to execution, and requires a strong background in renewable energy and engineering. This is a hybrid position based in Freiburg, requiring at least 2 days in the office each month.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in project development or design of renewable energy projects.
• Fluent in German and English (minimum B2 level).
• Experience in BESS plant design and technical advisory.

Aufgaben

• Lead technical support for BESS projects from initial to late-stage development.
• Manage third-party engineers and consultants throughout the design phases.
• Optimize project design and conduct constructability reviews.

Kenntnisse

Project Development

Technical Review Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

QGIS

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

Noveria Energie GmbH has been developing a portfolio of large-scale battery energy storage (BESS) facilities in Germany since 2023. We are convinced that a successful energy transition is not possible without BESS. We focus on engaging local communities, landowners and municipalities at an early stage and combine deep industry expertise, a lean and efficient structure and strong financial backing to deliver BESS effectively. Noveria is based in Baden-Württemberg, Germany with support from the office in Dublin, Ireland. Noveria is a portfolio company of Bluestar Energy Capital (Bluestar) who are providing the development funding for Noveria as the business scales.

Bluestar is a global leader in providing project development capital for renewable energy, with a mission to become one of the largest investors in storage, wind, and solar development globally. Headquartered in Chicago, USA, Bluestar brings institutional scale, deep expertise, and a commitment to empowering local teams. Owned by a management team with an extensive global track record in wind, solar, and storage, we bring both institutional scale and an owner’s attention to detail to managing project and market risk. We are patient, creative, and invest at the scale needed to drive the energy transition.

About the Role

Supporting our development team, the Project Developer (Technical Lead) will lead the technical support of BESS projects from initial to late-stage development including securing permits, grid connection, project layouts, SLD’s, equipment selection and procurement. You will collaborate with internal support roles and lead external consultants to ensure successful project delivery.

• During the preliminary development phase, assess and/or create initial constraints mapping and perform engineering fatal flaw analysis
• Create preliminary through 20% engineering designs, including site plans and electrical single line diagrams identifying cost and other improvement opportunities
• Meet with local municipalities to gain confidence in the project and secure necessary permits to advance the project
• Source and manage third-party engineers and consultants in association with all phases of design
• Develop technical specifications and project requirements that inform EPC scope of work, equipment selection, and operations and maintenance plans.
• Track technical changes, design status, and risks for each project. Update leadership and project team of pertinent information, potential risks, financial or timeline changes.
• With support of third parties and suppliers, optimize project design, constructability reviews, and review of construction documents.
• Lead the review and approval process of all phases of project designs in the execution phase, including civil, structural, electrical, and SCADA design.
• Assist team with equipment procurement process and supplier selection
• Support site visits with contractors and equipment suppliers; advise on site constructability, and civil engineering considerations
• Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to quickly address project challenges

This is a permanent contract opportunity. The position is a hybrid role with the expectation to be in our Freiburg office at least 2 days per month.

About You

You have meaningful experience in the renewable energy industry with a strong understanding of technical fatal flaws, engineering layouts, site design, and optimization. You’re commercially minded and eager to collaborate cross-functionally to find creative solutions to technical challenges.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience within project development, construction, or design of renewable energy projects
• You speak German fluently, and English to a B2 level minimum
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, or equivalent (electrical preferred)
• Technical advisory experience with investors, project developers and experience with BESS plant design dealing with technical advisory support
• Proven experience in technical review communication with client and other project parties (utilities, BoP, EPC, etc)
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities in parallel, and delegate to external resources
• Technically proficient in AutoCAD, QGIS, and other applicable software design packages
• Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time
• Must have a valid current driver's license and be able to travel and perform field work.

A diverse and inclusive team is critical to innovation. Please get in touch even if you don’t match these qualifications 100%.

Noveria Energie GmbH is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Noveria Energie GmbH and Bluestar Energy Capital do not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters. If you are interested in working with us when external recruiters are engaged, please send your information to [e-mail]