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Grid Expert

€80k - 110k per year + bonus

Renewable Energy

Europe

Germany

Permanent

Remote

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Piper Maddox is supporting a BESS & solar developer, who have recently transitioned to an IPP!

They have been present in the UK market for 10+ years, and in Germany for the last few years. They're active in over 4 continents, and their German pipeline is looking to deliver 4 GW of projects by the end of 2028. For this, they are hiring for a Grid Connection Expert who can help move the projects from development to the engineering phase, to get them in the ground!

Position:Experte für Netzanschluss / Grid Connection Expert
Location:Remote but must be based in Germany - Option to work from HQ in Berlin
Salary:Up to €110, 000 base + bonus

What you bring:

Ideally 2-4 years' minimum experience with grid connections for largescale renewables (wind/solar/BESS).
Experience with compliance of VDE-AR-N 4110, 4120.
Ability to plan & dimension MV substations, ideally HV.
Proven experience challenging & liaising with DSOs and TSOs in Germany through calls & meetings to align on grid access.
Experience using grid technologies and software (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).
Proven relationship building with grid operators & external stakeholders.
FLUENT German required.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & design of all electrical aspects involved with the grid connection e.g. substations, cables, transformers, preparation of documents for grid applications.
Creation of circuit diagrams & single line diagrams (SLDs).
Processing grid connection applications & coordinating with DSOs and TSOs to negotiate with them during this process.

Why join?

Strong international presence - with projects in over 4 continents, you'll have a global portfolio available, giving you the chance to move across markets over time.
You'll be one of the first, key members in the German engineering team for the business. This give you plenty of opportunity build out the role how you want and gain exposure to a range of different tasks.
More autonomy & influence - in this business, your voice matters. Establishing yourself as an expert early on in this team gives you the chance to grow & gain professional seniority quickly.

Interested to be in the first shortlist of candidates? Get in touch and let's talk: Apply here or email r.derbyshire@pipermaddox.com with your CV

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