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Senior Grid Connection Manager / Senior Manager Netzanschluss

€90k - 110k per year + Bonus

Renewable Energy

Europe

Germany

Permanent

Remote

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Position: Senior Manager Netzanschluss

Gehalt: 110.000 € + Bonus

Standort: Flexibel innerhalb Deutschlands (regelmäßige Präsenz in einem der deutschen Büros erforderlich)

Einer meiner wichtigsten Kunden sucht derzeit eine entscheidende Verstärkung für sein deutsches Team: einen Senior Grid Connections Manager. Mit einer etablierten Präsenz in Deutschland und mehreren Standorten im ganzen Land ist dies der ideale Zeitpunkt, um Teil dieses wachsenden Unternehmens zu werden.

Sie arbeiten an einer mehrhundert-Megawatt starken Projektpipeline im fortgeschrittenen Entwicklungsstadium in Deutschland. Als führender Netzanschlussexperte begleiten Sie Netzanschlussprojekte von der Akquisition bis zur Bauphase und lösen technische sowie regulatorische Engpässe.

Ihre Aufgaben

Unterstützung der vollständigen Umsetzung aller Aktivitäten zur elektrischen Netzintegration von erneuerbaren Energieprojekten im Utility-Scale-Bereich und Sicherstellung des erfolgreichen Netzanschlusses von Wind- und Solarparks.
Koordination der Zusammenarbeit zwischen Netzbetreibern, Übertragungsnetzbetreibern, Ingenieurdienstleistern, Zertifizierungsstellen und weiteren relevanten Stakeholdern zur Unterstützung der Projektumsetzung und Genehmigungsprozesse.
Steuerung von Beschaffungs- und Vergabeprozessen für Netzinfrastrukturmaßnahmen, einschließlich Leistungsbeschreibung, Lieferantenbewertung, Vertragsverhandlungen und Vergabeempfehlungen.

Ihr Profil

Abgeschlossenes Studium der Elektrotechnik oder einer vergleichbaren Fachrichtung.
3-5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im Bereich Mittel- und Hochspannungsnetzanschlüsse.
Sicherer Umgang mit DIgSILENT PowerFactory und MATLAB für Netzberechnungen, z. B. Kurzschluss-, Lastfluss- und Netzanalysen.
Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit Verteilnetzbetreibern (DSOs) und/oder Übertragungsnetzbetreibern (TSOs) zur Bewertung strategischer Netzverknüpfungspunkte sowie zur Lösung von Netzengpässen und Anschlussbeschränkungen.
Kenntnisse der relevanten Normen und Richtlinien VDE-AR-N 4110, 4120 und 4130.
Erfahrung mit Mittelspannungsumspannwerken, insbesondere in den Bereichen Planung, Auslegung, Ausschreibung und Umsetzung.
Erfahrung im Bereich der erneuerbaren Energien ist zwingend erforderlich.
Verhandlungssichere Deutschkenntnisse (C1/C2). Bitte beachten Sie, dass Bewerbungen mit einem niedrigeren Sprachniveau nicht berücksichtigt werden.

Das Angebot

Internationales Arbeitsumfeld.
Strukturierte Weiterbildungs- und Entwicklungsprogramme mit klaren Karriereperspektiven.
Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt inklusive jährlichem Bonus.
Flexible Arbeitsmodelle.
Umfassendes Leistungspaket und attraktive Zusatzleistungen.
Die Möglichkeit, eine Schlüsselrolle beim weiteren Wachstum eines führenden Unternehmens im Bereich erneuerbare Energien zu übernehmen.

Nächste Schritte

Klicken Sie auf 'Bewerben' oder senden Sie Ihren Lebenslauf an: r.derbyshire@pipermaddox.com

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Job Title: Senior Grid Connections Manager

Salary: €110,000 + Bonus

Location: Flexible across Germany (but must be present on a regular basis in 1 of their offices)

One of my key clients are looking to make a crucial hire for their German team: a Senior Grid Connections Manager. With an established presence in Germany, and offices across the country, it's the perfect time to join this growing business!

You'll be working across their multi-megawatt, late-stage pipeline in Germany. You will be the key senior grid specialist, completing grid connections from acquisition through to construction, and solving bottlenecks.

Key Responsibilities

Support the end-to-end delivery of electrical grid integration activities for utility-scale renewable energy developments, ensuring successful connection of wind and solar generation assets.
Coordinate engagement between network operators, transmission authorities, engineering contractors, certification bodies, and other key stakeholders to support project execution and regulatory approval.
Manage procurement and commercial processes for grid infrastructure works, including scope development, supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and award recommendations.

Candidate Profile

Degree in electrical engineering (or similar).
3-5 years' experience in medium & high voltage grid connections.
Proficient in using DIgSILENT PowerFactory & MATLAB concerning grid calculations e.g. short circuit, load flow.
Previous experience liaising with grid operators (DSOs and/or TSOs) to assess strategic points of connection & problem-solve bottlenecks / constraints.
Knowledge of VDE-A-RN 4110, 4120, 4130.
Knowledge of medium-voltage substations (e.g. planning, design, tendering, execution).
Renewables experience required.
Fluent German (C1/C2) -please note anything below this will not be considered

What's on Offer

An international working environment.
Structured learning and development programmes with clear career progression pathways.
Competitive salary & annual bonus.
Flexible working arrangements.
Comprehensive benefits package.
The opportunity to play a key role in the continued expansion of a leading renewable energy business.

Next steps

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