Grid Connection & Electrical Integration Manager (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Assure the quality of the electrical integration for utility-scale BESS projects (incl. grid connection certification)
• Act as the key technical integrator in projects between EIS, TSOs/DSOs, EPC contractors, OEMs, and engineering consultants
• Coordinate interfaces between substations, HV/MV equipment, protection systems, SCADA, EMS, and BESS assets
• Ensure requirements towards substation (until grid integration EPCs are complete) and manage technical quality at interface with EPC
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements and grid connection standards
• Support project development, procurement, construction, commissioning/energization
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks
• Manage external engineering partners and EPC contractors throughout project delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with proven experience in utility-scale BESS, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, or substation projects, from conceptual phase until commissioning/energization
• Understanding of protection, control and SCADA systems, with ability to review, challenge, and validate engineering studies, designs, and technical documentation
• Familiar with grid connection processes (incl. grid connection certification), German and other European grid connection requirements, and TSO/DSO processes
• Experience with managing EPC contractors, engineering consultancies or Owner’s Engineers, and technical interface coordination across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, influencing, and decision-making skills, with ability to identify risks, assess implications, and drive pragmatic solutions
• Commercial awareness of project risks, priorities, cost, schedule, contractual interfaces, and delivery objectives
• Fluent in German and English (C1), with 20-40% travel flexibility

Benefits

• High flexibility: Make work fit your personal life with our hybrid working model, flexible hours, and job-sharing options
• More freedom: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave plus extra days off, and find your balance with options like a 4.5-day week, a sabbatical, extra time, or extra pay
• Workation included: Make Europe your office and work up to 20 days per year from inspiring locations across the EU
• Corporate benefits: Secure your future with benefits including company pension schemes, our share programme, a range of insurance packages, and much more
• Culture of innovation: Share your ideas and unleash creativity in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with flat hierarchies
• Family support: Manage family life – from paid family start leave, childcare and holiday programs, to daily assistance for family members
• Modern workplace: Enjoy a multifunctional workspace that combines cutting-edge digital technology with ergonomic comfort for productivity and collaboration
• Strong team spirit: Celebrate successes and connect with colleagues at our company and team events
• Personal growth: Unlock your potential through continuous learning, diverse development opportunities, and personalized training or mentoring
• Holistic health: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with our sports, fitness, wellness, nutrition, meditation, physiotherapy, and preventive healthcare offerings
• Individual mobility: Travel your way with flexible options such as car and bike leasing, or a subsidised Deutschlandticket for public transport
• Culinary offering: Enjoy fresh, balanced meals, snacks, and drinks at many office locations with our subsidised canteen