Piper Maddox is supporting a Pan-European developer & operator who are hiring for a Head of Grid Connection. This is the perfect position for someone with no management experience, who is looking to step into their first leadership role! They specialise in wind, solar, & BESS across their portfolio. Germany is their core market, where they currently have 2 GW of projects in development, with over 200 MW in operation. With over 50 team members in Germany, and near 180 across their two primary markets, now is a fantastic time to make your mark in leading the business... Position:Head of Grid ConnectionLocation:Berlin - hybrid (must be in office 3 times per week)Salary:Up to €105, 000 base + bonus What you bring: Ideally 3-5 years' experience covering the development of grid connections for largescale renewables (wind/solar/BESS).Knowledge and experience with the initial planning and/or commissioning of HV substations.Knowledge of VDE-AR-N 4110, 4120.Experience using grid technologies and software (e.g. MATLAB, Simulink, DIgSILENT PowerFactory).Ability to communicate with German DSOs and TSOs through calls & meetings to align on grid access.Strong communication skills.Leadership experience desired, but not essential.FLUENT German required. Key Responsibilities: You will lead a small team of engineers and help guide them in projects.Planning & design of all electrical aspects involved with the grid connection e.g. substations, cables, transformers, preparation of documents for grid applications.Coordinating with DSOs and TSOs, and negotiating with them during the grid connection process.Performing network calculations to assess compliance. Why join? Growing business with solid market foundations, having been present in Germany for 5+ years, and significant financial backing from a well-known investor.Flat hierarchies and direct communication - an open atmosphere with a multicultural team.70+ years of combined market knowledge with renewables, so you'll be continuously learning from a team of experts. Looking for your next step-up? Then apply via here or email your CV to r.derbyshire@pipermaddox.com

We are supporting an IPP who were originally founded in the UK, and are now looking to expand their German team with a HV Engineer! Role: High-Voltage Engineer (m/f/d) / Hochspannungsingenieur (m/f/d)Location: Germany. Offices in Berlin & Munich, can be flexible working/remote. Need to meet in Berlin/Munich once a month.Salary:Up to €120, 000 per annum. The business has 380 MW of grid-connected BESS projects with a further 90 MW under construction in Europe. For their German pipeline, they are aiming to have 500 MW+ in operation by the end of 2028, meaning you will have plenty of projects to get started with! They are looking for a person who will be the main expert for grid connections and high voltage engineering in the German team. You will have support from engineers who specialise in BESS on the UK team, but you will have a full scope of responsibility for grid connections in Germany. Your Responsibilities Be the main point of contact on the German team with securing grid capacity, providing support both before and after application submission.Offer technical liaison and support relating to Distribution System Operator (DSO) interfaces.Support pre-contract readiness and work closely with procurement on delivery-phase activities.Take ownership of defining scope and delivering electrically focused projects.Provide engineering leadership and guidance when the Head of Engineering is unavailable. Candidate Profile Minimum 3-5 years' experience with high voltage engineering, alongside high voltage grid connections in Germany.Electrical Engineering degree or similar.Knowledge of VDE-A-RN 4120 and experience complying with this in Germany.Experience communicating with DSOs/TSOs in meetings & via phone call.Understands the differences with regional DSOs and how to liaise regarding grid access.A person with an electrical & commercial background would be highly valued e.g. stakeholder management.Fluent German & English (C1/C2) is required.Onshore renewables experience is required. BESS experience is a bonus, but not a necessity! Apply here & I look forward to hearing from you!

Role: High-Voltage Grid & Substation Engineer (m/f/d)Location: HamburgSalary: Up to €80, 000 + bonus On behalf of a renewable energy investor and developer, we are supporting the expansion of an in-house engineering team focused on utility-scale solar and grid infrastructure projects across Germany. This position plays a key role in the planning and integration of high-voltage grid connections and substations. After onboarding, you will have up to 7 projects immediately available, and a wider pipeline of 30+ substations! Position Overview:You will be involved from early-stage engineering through to commissioning, taking ownership of the electrical design and technical coordination of grid connection & substation infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include: Engineering and design of HV grid connection & HV substationsInterfacing with transmission and distribution system operators to ensure full compliance with grid codes and technical requirements (incl. VDE-AR-N 4120)Coordinating with external stakeholdersDeveloping and refining technical concepts to improve project execution and engineering efficiencyManaging technical changes throughout project delivery and supporting related contract variationsPerforming grid studies such as load flow and short-circuit calculations using DIgSILENT PowerFactory Candidate Profile: Academic background in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related disciplineIdeally from a renewables background ( e.g. solar/wind/BESS) or a grid operator (DSO/TSO)Practical experience with high-voltage substations and grid connection projectsConfident user of CAD tools and DIgSILENT PowerFactoryProfessional-level German and EnglishAnalytical, structured, and self-driven working styleStrong communication skills and technical confidence Apply here and I look forward to speaking with you!