Civil Engineer (BESS)

€60k - 80k per year

Energy Storage

Europe

Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

Permanent

Hybrid

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Job Title: Civil Engineer (Renewable Energy Projects)

Salary: Up To €80,000

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Civil Engineer to join a fast-growing renewable energy business. This is a hands-on role suited for someone with a strong civil engineering background who is eager to contribute across the full development lifecycle, supporting projects through to the Ready-to-Build (RTB) stage and to provide technical support during construction.

You will work closely with internal teams, external partners, and local authorities to ensure infrastructure and permitting requirements are met, while providing practical engineering input into project design and planning.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of renewable energy projects from planning through RTB stage.
Review and interpret German building permits; manage the permitting process.
Provide civil engineering expertise on infrastructure elements such as access roads, groundworks, and foundations.
Collaborate with subcontractors, engineering partners, and landowners to ensure designs are practical and constructible.
Engage with local authorities and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and approvals.
Contribute to project documentation, planning, and reporting as required.

Requirements

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
2–4 years’ professional experience in civil engineering, planning, or infrastructure projects (roads, highways, groundworks, or similar).
Strong understanding of German permitting processes; able to read, interpret, and apply permit requirements.
Practical experience from construction projects is a strong advantage.
Fluent German (essential) and good communication skills for liaising with authorities and stakeholders.
Self-motivated, flexible, and comfortable working in a start-up environment with broad responsibilities.

What’s on Offer

Opportunity to play a key role in building renewable energy projects from the ground up.
Collaborative, family-oriented culture in a dynamic and fast-growing company.

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