Grid connection Manager (M/W/D)

Our German team is looking for a Grid connection Manager for the development of battery projects (BESS). Reporting to the Head of Business Development, you will be the central contact for grid operators and advise the team on the development of projects.The main tasks include :

• Provide advice on networks and connection to support new project identification for battery storage projects
• Technical exchange and communication with grid operators and certifiers
• Preparation of grid connection requests and applications
• Evaluation of technical connection conditions. Coordination and negotiation of grid connection contracts
• Planning and permitting of substations, transfer stations and cable routes in cooperation with experienced consultants
• Provide support to the purchasing team during negotiations and tenders
• Ongoing analysis of the network, identification of the most attractive regions for storage projects and support in strategy development
• Analysis and contribution to the development of the market for grid-related services
• Coordination of the certification processes

• University degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering or technician with practical experience
• Ideally several years of professional experience with comparable tasks at a grid operator or at an engineering firm / project developer
• Strong motivation to work in a complex environment: you are organized, open-minded and able to work independently; you are capable of working on several projects in parallel
• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgement
• Intellectual curiosity, passion and self-motivation
• Fluent in German and English
• Driving license B

We are an exclusively renewable power producer and energy integrator. We aim at accelerating the energy transition. Present in 17 countries and leader in multiple ones, we design and implement the means to produce the most competitive renewable electricity, sustainably and on a large scale and we provide innovative services to our customers. Our long-term vision is reflected in a strong and sustainable growth strategy, with a 10 GW capacity target (in operation or under construction) by end of 2025. Our flagship operations are France’s most powerful solar farm (300 MWp) in Cestas, Finland’s largest wind farm (404 MW) in Mutkalampi, one of the world’s most competitive solar plants in Mexico (El Llano, 375 MWp) and two of the world’s most powerful large-scale storage plants, both in Australia: Hornsdale Power Reserve (150 MW/193.5 MWh storage capacity) and the Victorian Big Battery (300 MW/450 MWh). Audacity, integrity, commitment, and esprit de corps : our values form the basis of all our relations with business partners, customers, and end-users. These values we share underpin our corporate identity and are borne out in the way we conduct our day-to-day business.

Our complex projects benefit greatly from the input of people with a wide range of backgrounds, views, and skills. We welcome applications from anyone who shares our values and feels they could help us accelerate the energy transition.