Head of Grid Engineering

Job Title: Head of Grid Engineering

Projects: Large-scale PV/BESS

Location: Berlin, Germany (Potential full-home office position)

Salary: Up to €140,000 + Bonus

The Opportunity

An established renewable energy company is seeking an experienced grid connection professional to play a key role in advancing its German renewable energy development strategy.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of grid infrastructure across a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, overseeing connections from medium voltage through to extra-high voltage (up to 400kV).

You will drive the delivery of complex grid connection projects, coordinate external consultants and subcontractors, and oversee the execution of substations, transmission infrastructure and distribution networks. There is also scope to build and lead a team of Grid Managers as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of grid connection infrastructure for utility-scale renewable energy projects across Germany.
• Oversee substation, transmission line and distribution network projects from 20kV to 400kV.
• Manage external consultants, subcontractors and technical advisors, ensuring quality, progress and technical compliance.
• Coordinate technical activities across electrical engineering, civil works, steel structures, switchgear and electromechanical installations.
• Manage relationships with German grid operators, including transmission and distribution network operators, alongside relevant industry stakeholders.
• Ensure grid connection projects are delivered against technical requirements, project milestones and challenging deadlines.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's German grid strategy.
• Build and develop a team of junior and intermediate Grid Managers as the function expands.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related discipline, with a focus on energy technology.
• At least five years of professional experience working with German grid connection processes and relevant grid operators.
• Proven project management experience delivering power plant grid connections across medium, high and extra-high voltage levels.
• Strong technical knowledge of energy infrastructure, including substations, transmission and distribution lines, civil engineering and electromechanical works.
• A thorough understanding of the European Network Code Requirements for Generators (NC RfG) and applicable grid compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating external engineering consultants and subcontractors.
• Previous experience managing or developing a team would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across a multicultural environment.
• Professional proficiency in English, alongside a proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of projects.

Knowledge of CAD design for civil, steel construction and switchgear projects up to 400kV would be an advantage.

The Package

• The opportunity to play a key role in the development of Germany's renewable energy infrastructure.
• Scope to build and lead a growing grid team.
• A collaborative, international working environment.
• Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the Berlin office.
• Approximately monthly travel to project sites and meetings with consultants and subcontractors across Europe.
• 30 days of annual leave, plus public holidays.

Interested?

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