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Grid Connection Expert
€80k - 100k per year + 10% bonus
Renewable Energy
Europe
Germany
Permanent
Remote

Job: Grid Connection Expert

 

My client is a leading renewables business who are looking for an urgent hire to grow their engineering division: a Grid Connection Expert. You would be joining 50 people in 5+ countries, with Germany being their key focus.

 

The current pipeline is just under 800 MW of utility-scale solar and BESS, for which they need an expert to lead the grid connection processes. If you’re a motivated individual looking to be in a fast-paced and dynamic business, then this is the role for you!

 

Grid Connection Expert:

  • Salary: Up to €100, 000 base (depending on experience) + bonus
  • Location: Office in North Germany but can be REMOTE
  • A leading developer focused on expanding their European portfolio, with 15 people in Germany

 

What do you need?

  • Minimum 2-3 years' experience with high-voltage grid connections in Germany
  • Knowledge of VDE-AR N 4110, 4120, and 4130
  • Experience liaising with grid operators (netzbetreiber) - DSOs & TSOs
  • Electrical Engineering degree
  • Fluent German

 

What is the value to you?

  • International business with 6 offices across Europe
  • Small team of 15 in Germany, meaning flat hierarchies and quick decison-making
  • Ownership of projects
  • Chance to work across the EPC process, with solar & BESS projects at different stages of development 
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