Job Title: Head of BESSSector: Renewable Energy | Battery Storage | Project DeliveryType: Permanent | Full-time The Role As the lead technical BESS expert, you will play a key role in delivering the company’s first generation of utility-scale battery storage projects.You’ll lead cross-functional teams — from engineering to construction — ensuring that every project is designed, integrated, and delivered to the highest technical and safety standards.This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and strategy, and offers the chance to shape how energy storage is delivered within one of Europe’s fastest-growing clean energy businesses. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end technical project management for the construction of utility-scale BESS projects.Coordinate with engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, software) to define system architecture and integrate battery modules, BMS, EMS, inverters, and enclosures.Manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments.Oversee grid connection processes in accordance with TAB and VDE-4120.Ensure compliance with safety and certification standards (UL 9540, UL 1973, IEC 62933, NFPA 855, etc.).Supervise prototyping, testing, validation, and commissioning activities.Oversee site activities in line with German construction law, environmental, and HSE requirements.Act as the technical point of contact for internal teams, suppliers, and clients.Collaborate with procurement and supply chain on technical specifications and delivery schedules.Drive design reviews, technical decision-making, and change management processes.Monitor project KPIs, performance, and customer satisfaction post-commissioning. About YouWe’re looking for someone with both strong technical expertise and solid project delivery experience in the energy storage or renewables sector. You’ll be motivated by building systems that work in the real world — and by leading projects that genuinely move the energy transition forward. You’ll bring: Degree in electrical, mechanical, energy, or industrial engineering (or equivalent).Proven experience in energy storage, renewable generation, or grid-connected infrastructure projects.Strong understanding of battery systems, inverters, grid integration, and control systems.Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external partners.Solid project management capability — balancing technical detail, cost, and schedule.Fluent English; German language skills are a strong advantage. Why This Role Join an established, financially strong energy business with the agility of a scale-up.Shape a new BESS project delivery function from day one.Work directly with company directors and senior technical leaders.Influence the design and execution of grid-scale storage projects across Germany.Be part of a team driving real impact in the clean energy transition. Interested?If you’re passionate about advancing large-scale storage and want to shape how battery systems are delivered in Germany’s renewable energy landscape, we’d love to hear from you. Send your CV to h.safavi@pipermaddox.com or click apply!

Senior Grid Engineering Manager Senior Grid Engineering Manager role with a leading EPC, who are looking to grow their team through this crucial addition to concentrate on the design process of photovoltaic systems. The company are a renowned Pan-European EPC and O&M provider based in Spain currently working across 6 countries in Europe delivering late-stage support across solar and BESS projects at utility scale. This company is a diverse international company who value enthusiastic individuals with a key interest in climate protection and the affordability of energy supply. Key Responsibilities: Implementing/Overseeing the design process of photovoltaic systems Overseeing the design process of photovoltaic systems an internal team of engineers with the additional focus on the analysis of customer technical requirements. Coordinating and preparing technical designs including the procurement of goods and materials, services and supplier documents. Preparing technical specifications and supplier’s documents to enable procurement of materials and plant detailed design. Support in the selection of the most appropriate photovoltaic technologies (solar panels, inverters, support structures, storage systems, etc). Working to optimize plant performance, improving energy efficiency and reducing installation and maintenance costs Monitoring project progress from design to implementation The ability to sign off on electrical projects, with a background in grid connection expertise within the Spanish E-Distribution networks. Collaborating with other company divisions, such as procurement, sales, and legal Your Profile: Fluent in Spanish, Italian & English. A master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Registered in the Engineers register (AIPE), with the ability to sign off on electrical projects. Several years of professional experience as a senior engineer in a construction company or technical/consulting company Must have: Knowledge of the transmission or distribution industry, of LV/MV electrical design for utility scale PV sites and of electrical norms (eg. CEI 0-16) Knowledge of electrical design softwares (eg. AutoCAD, Amper, PVSyst, PVCase, Proled, etc.) Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation abilities, exceptional time management and ability to solve problems. Please apply, or reach out to i.gilchrist-dick@pipermaddox.com, if this role is of interest.

Director of Business Development – Renewable Energy Growth & StrategyLocation: Charlottesville, VAPiper Maddox is exclusively representing a fast-growing IPP that’s redefining how grid-scale renewables come to life. Backed by deep industry experience and strong financial footing, the company is scaling rapidly and looking for a Director of Business Development to lead the charge across project M&A, revenue origination, and strategic financial analysis.This isn’t a “sit back and oversee” role — it’s a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who can both close the deal and build the process that gets it done.What You’ll Do Drive Growth Through Deals: Source, structure, and negotiate project acquisitions, divestitures, and partnerships that accelerate expansion.Shape Market Strategy: Build commercial frameworks for energy storage and renewable projects across multiple ISO/RTO markets.Own the Revenue Story: Lead origination and negotiation of offtake agreements — tolling, hedges, PPAs — that balance merchant exposure and strategic upside.Model the Future: Oversee financial modeling and valuation that guide executive and board-level decision-making.Build Relationships That Matter: Maintain a strong network with developers, IPPs, utilities, banks, and investors to keep the opportunity pipeline active and informed. What You Bring 5+ years in renewable energy, project M&A, or structured origination — ideally with direct transaction execution experience.Comfort leading complex negotiations across commercial and legal workstreams.A strong command of power markets, revenue structures, and energy economics.Fluency in Excel-based modeling and a solid understanding of project finance.The ability to toggle between strategic vision and detail-driven analysis. Who You Are A strategic dealmaker who’s comfortable owning outcomes.Curious, commercially minded, and driven by impact — not just process.A clear communicator who can translate technical insight into executive action.A collaborator who values agility and integrity as much as results. Why This CompanyThis is a place where entrepreneurial thinkers thrive. You’ll be part of a close-knit, mission-driven team that’s big enough to execute major transactions — but small enough that your decisions will shape the company’s trajectory. The firm offers a flexible, people-first culture and comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, 401(k) with match, parental leave, and lifestyle stipends for wellness and development.Interested?If you’re ready to take ownership of deals that define the renewable landscape — and want to do it alongside some of the smartest, most grounded people in the industry — let’s talk.