Head of Electrical Engineering – Poland | PV & BESS

ThunderSoft; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

WiseGlow is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to take technical ownership of electrical engineering activities across our renewable energy projects in Poland. This hands-on leadership role covers the full project lifecycle, from development and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

You will lead electrical engineering for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS, review MV/HV designs and grid connection work, support feasibility studies and CAPEX

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related field.
• Strong experience in utility-scale renewable energy, preferably Solar PV and/or BESS.
• Good understanding of MV/HV systems, substations and grid connection.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review electrical engineering for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Review designs covering MV/HV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection, cabling and grid connection infrastructure.
• Support feasibility studies, technical evaluations and CAPEX assessments during project development.
• Review and challenge technical deliverables from EPC contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Support tendering, technical bid evaluation and major equipment selection.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, energization and handover.
• Ensure compliance with Polish grid requirements and applicable IEC/EN standards.
• Contribute to WiseGlow’s engineering standards and local technical capability in Poland.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Renewable energy

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Industry: Renewable Energy | Utility-Scale Solar PV | BESS

WiseGlow is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineering Manager to take technical ownership of electrical engineering activities across our renewable energy projects in Poland.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role covering the full project lifecycle, from development and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and review electrical engineering for utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Review designs covering MV/HV systems, substations, transformers, switchgear, protection, cabling and grid connection infrastructure.
• Support feasibility studies, technical evaluations and CAPEX assessments during project development.
• Review and challenge technical deliverables from EPC contractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Support tendering, technical bid evaluation and major equipment selection.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, energization and handover.
• Ensure compliance with Polish grid requirements and applicable IEC/EN standards.
• Contribute to WiseGlow’s engineering standards and local technical capability in Poland.

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or a related field.
• Strong experience in utility-scale renewable energy, preferably Solar PV and/or BESS.
• Solid knowledge of MV/HV systems, substations and grid connection.
• Experience working with EPC contractors and external engineering consultants.
• Practical construction and/or commissioning experience.
• Good understanding of the Polish power market and grid connection environment.
• Professional English; Polish is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel to project sites across Poland.

Experience in BESS, HV substations, protection systems, power system studies or commissioning is a strong advantage.