Team Leader for Grid Connections (Renewable Energy)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 95.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hunter Philips Executive Search is seeking a Team Leader Grid Connections in Berlin to drive grid connection strategy, electrical design and delivery for a large renewable energy pipeline in Germany.

You will lead a 10+ strong team, define technical standards, coordinate with TSOs/DSOs and external partners, and shape the electrical engineering function as the business scales. Fluent German and professional English are required.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive grid and electrical engineering experience in renewables or large infra projects.
• Well established network across Germany and knowledge of German grid standards.
• Fluent German and professional English language skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of 10+ grid and electrical experts.
• Oversee electrical engineering activities across utility-scale projects from development to execution.
• Define and implement technical standards, specifications and processes.
• Manage electrical system design including HV infrastructure, substations, transformers and protection.
• Oversee external engineering partners, EPCs, OEMs and consultants.
• Support grid connection strategy and coordination with TSOs and DSOs.
• Act as internal technical expert for electrical engineering matters.
• Support project optimisation, risk mitigation and due diligence.
• Build and lead the electrical engineering function as the company scales.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Grid connections

Electrical engineering

Technical standards

Project delivery

Stakeholder coordination

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Berlin, Germany | Hybrid Working

A rapidly growing renewable energy platform is looking to appoint a Team Leader Grid Connections to lead the grid connection strategy, electrical design and technical delivery of a large-scale renewable energy pipeline across Germany.

The Role:

You will lead all grid connection and electrical engineering activities across the German portfolio, acting as the key technical authority for the team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of 10+ grid and electrical experts.
• Leading electrical engineering activities across utility-scale projects from development through to execution
• Defining and implementing technical standards, specifications, and engineering processes
• Managing electrical system design including HV infrastructure, substations, transformers, protection systems, and grid connection interfaces
• Overseeing external engineering partners, EPCs, OEMs, and technical consultants
• Supporting grid connection strategy and coordination with TSOs and DSOs
• Acting as the internal technical expert for all electrical engineering matters
• Supporting project optimisation, risk mitigation, and technical due diligence
• Building and leading the electrical engineering function as the company scales

Your Background:

The business is looking for an experienced professional with a strong background in utility-scale renewable energy.

Requirements include:

• Extensive experience within grid & electrical engineering for renewable energy or large infrastructure projects
• Well established network across Germany
• Strong understanding of HV systems, substations, and grid integration
• Experience working on utility-scale projects within the German market
• Familiarity with German grid standards and regulatory requirements
• Fluent German and professional English language skills