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