Technical Design Expert

Owen Daniels; München; Remote; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a seasoned power systems engineer in Munich, Germany. The role focuses on leading electrical network design, feasibility studies, and technical-economic analyses for large-scale energy storage and renewable projects.

You will guide design from 400kV to LV, support procurement, and supervise project delivery through construction and commissioning. The ideal candidate brings strong power engineering knowledge, hands-on experience with industry tools, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in electrical network design.
• Strong understanding of power system engineering.
• Experience with DIgSILENT PowerFactory, BIM360, Revit, AutoCAD 3D.
• Project management experience including budgeting and capex management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of power system network design, including application and negotiations for optimisation up to financial close.
• Lead engineering feasibility studies and optimise the engineering solution via value engineering.
• Design support for large-scale energy storage plants (sizing, specs, layouts).
• Carry out power/electrical system studies and stability analyses.
• Develop power system design from 400kV down to LV for engineering decisions.
• Support business development and procurement with technical-economic tender analysis.
• Assist project delivery teams through design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Ensure timely, accurate responses to technical queries.

Skills

Power system design

Project management

Renewables experience

Energy storage knowledge

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

BIM360

Revit

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

The Working Environment:

A genuine long-term opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic, friendly, people-first culture. Flexibility and remote working are encouraged. The client values teamwork, independence, fairness and sustainability, and is looking for entrepreneurial people who will be rewarded accordingly. A strong base salary plus a tailored incentive package (cash bonuses and additional benefits depending on level) is on offer.

The Role:

• Lead all aspects of power system network design, including application and negotiations, supporting the teams with technical and financial optimisation up to financial close and beyond
• Lead engineering feasibility studies and optimise the engineering solution through value engineering
• Support the design of large-scale energy storage plants (equipment sizing/rating, technical specifications, general design - SLD, layout, etc.); review and challenge contractor (ICP & BoP) design and engineering deliverables
• Carry out power/electrical system studies, including performance assessment for design assurance and transient/dynamic stability studies
• Develop power system design from 400kV down to LV to support engineering design and decision-making
• Support business development and procurement teams with technical and technical-economic analysis for tenders
• Support project delivery teams through basic/detailed design, construction and commissioning
• Ensure technical queries are correctly assessed and responded to
• Perform engineering tasks and implement engineering best practices
• Review key engineering deliverables produced by third-party consultants and contractors
• Own technical design standards and practices using tools such as BIM, 3D CAD and Digital Twins
• Proven experience in electrical network design (renewable system design advantageous); excellent understanding of power system engineering
• Project management experience, including budgeting and engineering capex management, advantageous
• Strong understanding of power system network and renewable connection design from 400kV down to site LV, across technologies such as AIS & GIS substations, grid-forming inverters and control systems
• Experience with relevant software: DIgSILENT PowerFactory, BIM360, Revit, AutoCAD 3D
• Understanding of Transmission & Distribution (T&D) networks and design requirements for all electrical equipment within an energy storage/renewable installation (equipment interference, blast and fire safety, access/egress for installation and O&M, etc.)
• Genuine passion for clean energy and a social/environmental mission
• Experience in engineering, system planning or consultancy in the energy sector (B2B), ideally energy storage or renewables
• Desire to work in a fast-moving, high-pressure, entrepreneurial environment

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our client is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes all qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, nationality, religion or belief, gender, political beliefs or sexual orientation. Their culture values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.