An exciting opportunity has arisen with a leading renewable energy business in Germany, backed by one of the world’s largest private equity infrastructure funds, with hundreds of billions of assets under management.

With over 15 years of project development experience in the German market, the company is entering a significant new growth phase following a major recent investment. As part of this expansion, the electrical engineering division is growing to support the planning and delivery of large-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects across Germany. Projects are multi-hundred MW BESS.

The organisation is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to take ownership of the full electrical scope across utility-scale BESS developments, from early-stage design through to execution and commissioning.

Joining the business at this stage offers the opportunity to become part of a stable, well-capitalised platform with a long-term commitment to the German renewable energy market, while also playing a key role in shaping the future growth of the company.

Role: Lead Electrical Engineer

The Lead Electrical Engineer will be responsible for leading all electrical engineering activities across large-scale BESS projects, ensuring technical excellence throughout the full project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical engineering scope across utility-scale BESS projects

• Manage system design, grid connection, and technical compliance activities

• Coordinate internal engineering teams, external consultants, and EPC partners

• Support project development, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases

• Ensure compliance with German grid codes and industry standards

• Review and approve technical documentation, specifications, and designs

• Provide technical leadership across multidisciplinary project teams

Requirements

• Strong experience in utility-scale renewable energy, power infrastructure, or BESS projects

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

• Experience delivering projects through the full lifecycle

• Strong understanding of grid connection and HV electrical systems

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across complex projects

• Fluent English required; German language skills beneficial

Compensation & Location

• Salary range: €85,000 – €140,000 depending on experience and expertise

• Preferred location: Munich

• Flexible and remote-friendly working arrangements available across Germany