Senior Electrical Project Engineer - BESS & Substations

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Brandenburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Senior Substation Engineer to lead HV/MV substation design and delivery for German renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with grid requirements and technical standards.

You will oversee feasibility to commissioning, review electrical diagrams, coordinate with DSOs and TSOs, and contribute to improving engineering processes within a growing German energy portfolio.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Extensive HV/MV substation experience.
• Strong understanding of substation design and grid connection infrastructure.
• Experience across planning through construction phases.
• Familiarity with German grid connection requirements and VDE standards.

Responsibilities

• Take technical responsibility for planning, design and engineering of HV/MV substations and related electrical infrastructure.
• Support substation projects from concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Review and coordinate electrical designs, diagrams, and equipment configurations.
• Collaborate with grid connection teams, network operators and external partners.
• Coordinate interfaces between substations, grid connections and renewable assets.
• Assist in selection and specification of transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with German technical standards and grid requirements.
• Contribute to improving internal engineering processes and project delivery.

Skills

HV/MV Substations

Grid connection

Project delivery

German standards

DSO/TSO/EPC experience

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Job description

Senior Substation Engineer – BESS & Substations (m/f/d)

The Opportunity:

We are working with an established renewable energy business in Germany seeking an experienced Senior Substation Engineer to support the engineering and delivery of high- and medium-voltage infrastructure across renewable energy projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer looking to take greater technical ownership, contribute to complex grid infrastructure projects and play an important role in the continued expansion of renewable energy generation in Germany.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take technical responsibility for the planning, design and engineering of HV/MV substations and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Support substation projects from initial concept and feasibility through detailed engineering, construction and commissioning.
• Review and coordinate electrical designs, technical specifications, single-line diagrams and equipment configurations.
• Work closely with grid connection teams, network operators, external engineering partners and contractors.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between substations, grid connections and renewable energy generation assets.
• Support the selection and specification of key electrical equipment, including transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Ensure engineering solutions comply with relevant German technical standards and grid requirements.
• Contribute to improving internal engineering processes, technical standards and project delivery.

Your Profile:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong technical experience in HV/MV substations, electrical infrastructure or power systems engineering.
• Good understanding of substation design, electrical equipment and grid connection infrastructure.
• Experience across engineering and project delivery phases, ideally from planning through construction.
• Familiarity with German grid connection requirements and relevant VDE standards.
• Experience working with DSOs, TSOs, engineering consultancies or EPC contractors would be advantageous.