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Grid Expert Solar & BESS

€75k - 100k per year

Renewable Energy

Europe

Germany

Permanent

Remote

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Piper Maddox has partnered with a developer who specialise in utility-scale solar & BESS projects.

With 500 MW+ of BESS & 2000 MW+ of PV in development, they are looking to add a Grid Engineer to their technical team, who can assist with DSO negotiation and applications for grid access.

You’ll be joining a team of 20, with 3 on the technical side. If you’re more of a junior candidate, then don’t shy away from applying, as there will be a more Senior Grid Specialist to support you!

Position: Grid Connection Engineer for Solar & BESS
Location: Office locations around North East Germany, open to remote working.
Base salary: Up to €85, 000. For more senior candidates, up to €100, 000.

What you bring:

2 years' minimum experience with grid connections for largescale renewables (wind/solar/BESS).
Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Experience with compliance according to VDE-AR-N 4110, 4120.
Proven experience making grid applications in Germany.
Experience using grid technologies and software (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).
FLUENT German required.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning & initial design of grid connections (MV and HV) including all necessary grid infrastructure e.g. cable routes, transformers, substations etc…
Assessing locations for grid connections and compatibility of them.
Determining finance & investment needed for the completed grid connection.
Processing & submitting grid applications to network operators.
Coordinating with DSOs to negotiate with them during this process.

Why join?

Our client offers the chance to work in the fast-growing renewable energy sector, directly contributing to the energy transition through impactful solar and storage projects. Employees benefit from a purpose-driven mission, long-term career opportunities, and a collaborative, growing team that combines startup dynamics with the stability of an established group. The work is meaningful, future-oriented, and closely connected to real communities and innovation in clean energy!

Interested but not sure if your CV hits the mark? Get in touch and let's talk: Apply here or email r.derbyshire@pipermaddox.com with your CV

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