Grid Connection Manager - renewables

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel is seeking a Technical Project Development Manager (grid connection)/Project Manager to drive development for renewable energy projects in Poland. You will cover BESS, wind and utility-scale PV, coordinating technical assessments and grid connection issues across the full project lifecycle.

The role requires strong electrical engineering foundations, at least 5 years in renewables, and the ability to manage stakeholders, reviews, and EPC readiness as projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector.
• Experience in wind, BESS and/or utility-scale PV projects.
• Ability to review technical documentation and identify execution risks.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and external consultants.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical development of BESS and wind energy projects in Poland.
• Review grid connection conditions, layouts and development assumptions.
• Coordinate with external developers, technical advisors, consultants and grid operators.
• Assist in preparation for EPC activities and project execution.
• Participate in technical discussions with EPC contractors and OEMs.
• Support project permitting and grid-related discussions.
• Track project progress and manage technical workstreams.
• Potentially assume Project Manager responsibilities as projects move to construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Coordination

Proactive mindset

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Opportunity to join a global leading renewable energy developer company as Technical Project Development Manager (grid connection)/ Project Manager , responsibilities will be varied based on different stages of projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical & grid connection knowledge of project development in green energy industry(either solar, BESS or wind),

In this role you will cover utility size solar, BESS and wind project

Project Development Technical Support

• Support the technical development of BESS and wind energy projects in Poland
• Participate in project evaluation from an engineering and constructability perspective
• Review technical documentation, grid connection conditions, layouts and development assumptions
• Support site assessment, technical feasibility analysis and project optimization
• Identify technical, construction and execution risks during the development phase
• Coordinate with external developers, technical advisors, consultants and grid operators
• Support preparation for future project execution and EPC activities
• Participate in technical discussions with EPC contractors, OEMs and engineering consultants
• Assist in preparation and review of technical specifications, scope of work and tender documentation
• Provide engineering input on project CAPEX, schedule and implementation strategy
• Support technical due diligence processes for project acquisitions

Cross-functional Coordination

• Work closely with development, legal, finance, transaction and technical teams
• Support project permitting and grid-related discussions from a technical perspective
• Participate in meetings, negotiations and site visits
• Coordinate technical workstreams and track project progress

Future Project Execution

• Potentially take on Project Manager responsibilities once projects move into construction
• Support management of EPC execution, construction progress, quality and commissioning activities

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Professional Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the renewable energy sector
• Experience in wind, BESS and/or utility-scale PV projects
• Understanding of the full renewable project lifecycle from development to construction
• Ability to review technical documentation and identify execution risks
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and external consultants

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for renewable energy developers, IPPs or integrated project platforms
• Familiarity with grid connection processes and technical interfaces with TSO/DSO
• Experience supporting project acquisitions or technical due diligence
• Knowledge of EPC contracts and project execution practices
• Project management experience would be a strong advantage
• Practical understanding of project execution and construction realities
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-growing environment
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Hands-on and proactive working style
• Native language skills and fluent English skill