Grid Connection Manager

Quanta Energy; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 220,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Quanta Energy in Poland is seeking a Grid Connection Manager to own the end-to-end grid connection process for photovoltaic projects, from design to energization.

You will coordinate with DSOs, supervise protection and control systems, review documentation, and drive milestones with multi-disciplinary teams across Poland and Europe. Fluent Polish and English are required; a driving license and willingness to travel are expected.

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in grid connection, power engineering or electrical infrastructure, preferably utility-scale PV.
• Knowledge of grid connection process for generation assets in Poland.
• Experience working with Polish DSOs and their requirements.
• Strong knowledge of MV/HV infrastructure, transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Experience reviewing electrical design and grid connection docs.
• Familiarity with testing, commissioning, energization and acceptance processes.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent Polish and English.
• Category B driving licence and willingness to travel to sites

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of grid connection for utility-scale PV projects.
• Coordinate technical activities with DSOs throughout the connection process.
• Supervise protection, automation and control systems and related circuits.
• Review and approve grid connection documentation for testing and commissioning.
• Prepare and align Grid Operation Cooperation Instructions and DSOs' requirements.
• Coordinate engineering, construction, commissioning and investor teams.
• Oversee substation and switchgear readiness for energization and acceptance.
• Obtain necessary technical approvals and decisions for energization.
• Represent the project in DSOs meetings and technical inspections.
• Manage schedules and progress with contractors and subcontractors.
• Identify risks and mitigate schedule and technical issues.
• Provide technical expertise across design, construction and commissioning phases.
• Ensure successful completion and handover of renewable assets.

Skills

Project management

Polish language

English language

Stakeholder coordination

Technical leadership

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Grid Connection Manager

Quanta Energy is the largest provider of photovoltaic solutions for the automotive, industrial, logistics, and service sectors in Poland. The company also operates in Germany, Italy, and Romania.

With over 2,600 completed projects, Quanta Energy has delivered solar solutions for leading international brands such as Volkswagen, Audi, Stellantis and Jeronimo Martins, as well as industry leaders including Bonduelle, Funke Gruppe and Pfeifer & Langen.

Our experts leverage extensive experience in energy consulting to select the best business and technological solutions that maximize our clients’ return on investment. We develop, own, and manage both on-site and off-site solar projects across Europe, providing clean energy to businesses at a low, fixed cost, supported by leasing or Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Grid Connection Manager to take ownership of the end-to-end grid connection process for our photovoltaic projects in Poland, from technical design and coordination with DSOs through testing, energization and final grid connection.

Key responsibilities

• End-to-end management of the grid connection process for utility-scale PV projects, from the design stage through successful connection and readiness for electricity export.
• Managing technical coordination and communication with Distribution System Operators (DSOs) throughout the connection process.
• Technical supervision of grid connection solutions, including protection, automation and control systems (EAZ), primary and secondary circuits, and verification of compliance with applicable DSO requirements.
• Coordinating and reviewing technical documentation required for grid connection, testing, commissioning and final acceptance.
• Managing the preparation, coordination and approval of Grid Operation Cooperation Instructions (IWR) and other formal and technical documentation required by DSOs.
• Coordinating engineering, construction, commissioning and investor teams to ensure the timely achievement of key grid connection milestones.
• Supervising the preparation of transformer substations, MV switchgear and other electrical infrastructure for post-installation testing, energization and technical acceptance.
• Managing the process of obtaining all required technical approvals, acceptances and decisions necessary to commission and energize the installation.
• Representing the project during technical inspections, acceptance committee meetings and meetings with DSO representatives.
• Managing grid connection schedules and monitoring the progress of works performed by contractors and subcontractors.
• Identifying and mitigating technical, formal and schedule-related risks that may affect the timely connection of projects.
• Providing technical expertise throughout the design, construction and commissioning phases and supporting key project and investment decisions.
• Taking ownership of the successful completion of the grid connection process and handover of renewable energy generation assets for operation.

What we are looking for

• University degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Engineering or another relevant technical field.
• Professional experience in grid connection, power engineering or electrical infrastructure, ideally within utility-scale PV or other renewable energy projects.
• Practical knowledge of the grid connection process for generation assets in Poland.
• Experience in working directly with Polish Distribution System Operators (DSOs) and navigating their technical requirements and procedures.
• Strong technical knowledge of MV/HV infrastructure, transformer substations, switchgear, protection and control systems, and primary and secondary circuits.
• Experience in reviewing and coordinating electrical design and grid connection documentation.
• Good understanding of testing, commissioning, energization and technical acceptance processes.
• Ability to independently lead technical discussions and coordinate multiple stakeholders, including DSOs, designers, contractors and investors.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, priorities and deadlines.
• Very good command of Polish and English.
• Category B driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites when required.

What we offer

• A key technical role with end-to-end ownership of the grid connection process for large-scale renewable energy projects.
• The opportunity to work on complex PV projects and directly influence their successful delivery and energization.
• Cooperation with experienced engineering, construction and investment teams in Poland and across Europe.
• A high level of independence and real influence on technical and project-related decisions.