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Leitender Elektroingenieur für Umspannwerke / Lead Electrical Engineer for Substations

€80k - 100k per year

Renewable Energy

Europe

Hamburg, Germany

Permanent

Hybrid

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Sind Sie ein erfahrener Primäringenieur für Hochspannungsumspannwerke und bereit, die Leitung komplexer Übertragungs- und Verteilungsprojekte zu übernehmen?

Mein Kunde ist ein etabliertes internationales Ingenieurbüro, das die Energiewende in Deutschland unterstützt. Zu seinen Kunden zählen Verteilernetzbetreiber, Übertragungsnetzbetreiber sowie Energieentwickler. Das Unternehmen ist auf Umspannwerke im Übertragungs- und Verteilungsbereich spezialisiert, vor allem im Bereich von 110 kV bis 380 kV.

Das Unternehmen verfügt über mehr als 300 Niederlassungen und unterstützt Projekte in über 100 Ländern! Dazu gehört auch die DACH-Region, wo derzeit ein leitender Elektroingenieur für Umspannwerke gesucht wird, um die Hochspannungskompetenz in Deutschland zu stärken:

Position:Leitender Elektroingenieur für Umspannwerke
Standort: Hamburg/Berlin/Mannheim (hybrid)
Gehalt: Bis zu 100.000 € Grundgehalt

Als leitender Elektroingenieur fungieren Sie als Fachexperte für luftisolierte HV-Umspannwerke und übernehmen die Verantwortung für Projekte von der Machbarkeitsstudie über die Planung bis hin zur Ausschreibung...

Zu Ihren Aufgaben gehören:

Leitung der primären Planung und Konstruktion von Umspannwerken (110 kV – 380 kV), einschließlich Neubau- und Sanierungsprojekten
Funktion als technischer Berater für deutsche Netzbetreiber und externe Stakeholder
Beratung von Kunden zu spezifischen Hochspannungstechnologien und technischen Lösungen
Erstellung und Überprüfung von Ausschreibungsunterlagen und technischen Spezifikationen
Unterstützung und Koordination von Nachwuchsingenieuren innerhalb des Teams
Mitwirkung an der Erstellung technischer Angebote für Umspannwerksprojekte
Sicherstellung der technischen Qualität und der Einhaltung deutscher Normen und Netzanforderungen

Ihr Profil:

Abschluss in Elektrotechnik oder einem verwandten Fachgebiet
Mindestens 3–4 Jahre Erfahrung in der Planung und Konstruktion von Hochspannungsumspannwerken
Fundierte Kenntnisse im Bereich luftisolierter Umspannwerke (AIS) von 110 kV bis 380 kV
Nachgewiesene Erfahrung in der Kommunikation mit deutschen Verteilernetzbetreibern/Übertragungsnetzbetreibern
Erfahrung in der Erstellung von technischen Angeboten und Ausschreibungsunterlagen
Erfahrung im Projektmanagement ist ein großer Vorteil
Muttersprachliche oder fließende Deutschkenntnisse (C1/C2) und gute Englischkenntnisse

Was sie anbieten:

Ein kooperatives, multikulturelles und unterstützendes Umfeld im Ingenieurwesen
Die Möglichkeit, eine Schlüsselrolle beim Ausbau des deutschen Stromnetzes und der Energiewende zu übernehmen
Eine starke lokale Präsenz in Deutschland, aber mit Zugang zu globalem technischem Fachwissen

Bewerben Sie sich hier oder senden Sie Ihren Lebenslauf per E-Mail an r.derbyshire@pipermaddox.com!

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Are you an experienced primary engineer for high-voltage substations and ready to take on the management of complex transmission and distribution projects?

My client is an established international engineering firm that supports the energy transition in Germany. Its customers include distribution network operators, transmission network operators and energy developers. The company specialises in substations in the transmission and distribution sector, primarily in the 110 kV to 380 kV range.

The company has more than 300 branches and supports projects in over 100 countries! This includes the DACH region, where a senior electrical engineer for substations is currently being sought to strengthen high-voltage expertise in Germany:

Position: Lead Electrical Engineer for Substations
Location: Hamburg/Berlin/Mannheim (hybrid)
Salary: Up to €100,000 base

As a senior electrical engineer, you will act as a technical expert for air-insulated HV substations and take responsibility for projects from feasibility studies and planning to tendering...

Your tasks will include:

Leading the primary planning and design of substations (110 kV – 380 kV), including new construction and refurbishment projects
Acting as a technical advisor for German grid operators and external stakeholders
Advising customers on specific high-voltage technologies and technical solutions
Preparing and reviewing tender documents and technical specifications
Supporting and coordinating junior engineers within the team
Assisting in the preparation of technical bids for substation projects
Ensuring technical quality and compliance with German standards and grid requirements

Your profile:

Degree in electrical engineering or a related field
At least 3–4 years of experience in the planning and design of high-voltage substations
In-depth knowledge of air-insulated substations (AIS) from 110 kV to 380 kV
Proven experience in communicating with German distribution network operators/transmission system operators
Experience in preparing technical quotations and tender documents
Experience in project management is a major advantage
Native or fluent German (C1/C2) and good English skills

What they offer:

A cooperative, multicultural and supportive environment in engineering
The opportunity to play a key role in the expansion of the German electricity grid and the energy transition
A strong local presence in Germany, but with access to global technical expertise

Apply here or send your CV by email to r.derbyshire@pipermaddox.com!

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