Take genuine design responsibility for major PV, wind and BESS infrastructure.
A leading European renewable energy company is hiring a Senior Project Engineer to take technical ownership of co-located battery storage systems and substations – from initial design through to grid connection, acting as the central point of contact between engineering, project management, installation, grid operators and authorities.
Scope:
- Independently plan and manage substations, from concept to commissioning
- Create switchgear, protection and earthing concepts; CAD-based cable routing (AutoCAD, EPLAN)
- Lead BESS technical planning, including fire protection, safety and grid connection concepts
- Evaluate BESS technology, container systems and PCS selection
- Manage certification (VDE-AR-N 4110/4120) and DSO/TSO coordination
- Own project plans, budgets, deadlines and contract/legal review
Requirements:
- Degree in electrical engineering, energy technology or equivalent
- 5+ years managing substation and/or BESS projects (MV/HV, utility-scale)
- 3+ years with DSO/TSO grid connection processes
- Confident with AutoCAD, EPLAN or similar; strong VDE standards knowledge
- Excellent German (spoken/written), good English
Interested? Message me directly or apply.
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Ben Ward