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Senior Grid Specialist
€80k - 90k per year + bonus
Renewable Energy
Europe
Germany
Permanent
Remote

We are working with a European IPP who are looking to make a crucial hire for their German team: a Senior Grid Engineer. With over 500 employees across their offices, and 4+ offices in Germany alone, it's the perfect time to establish yourself in this growing business.

They are hiring for a Senior Grid Engineer / (Senior) Ingenieur für Netzanschluss, who will work across their multi-megawatt pipeline in Germany. You will act as an individual contributor and grid specialist, completing grid connections and solving bottlenecks.

 

Senior Grid Engineer / (Senior) Ingenieur für Netzanschluss:

  • Salary: Up to €90, 000 + bonus.
  • Location: Hybrid to one of their offices in North or West Germany.
  • Please note this position is listed as 'Remote' due to multiple office locations.

 

What does an ideal candidate look like?

  • 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.
  • Happy to work independently, as well as coordinate with development & business teams internally for projects.
  • Wind experience is a great addition!
  • Language: Fluent German (C1/C2) -please note anything below this will not be considered

 

Why should you apply?

  • Culture: over 40 different nationalities in the business, meaning the teams are very international.
  • Growth: focused learning & development training, in a company which highly values the personal progress of their colleagues.

 

Please apply and I look forward to speaking with you!

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