Senior Grid Connection Manager
Job description
A leading international renewable energy company is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Manager to join its growing team in Germany. With a global portfolio exceeding 18GW, the business is a recognised leader in the development and operation of large-scale wind and solar energy projects worldwide. As part of its continued expansion in Germany, the company is building a strong pipeline of PV + BESS and stand-alone BESS projects and is now looking to strengthen its project delivery team with a key technical hire.
The Senior Grid Connection Manager will play a critical role in supporting the grid connection process across a portfolio of utility-scale projects. Working closely with the wider project development team, this person will take ownership of the technical and electrical engineering aspects of grid connection, managing relationships and communication with TSOs and DSOs, and ensuring projects progress efficiently through key development milestones.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and driven professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex technical challenges, and driving renewable energy projects toward successful delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the technical grid connection strategy for utility-scale renewable energy projects
Managing all electrical engineering aspects related to grid integration
Acting as the key interface with TSOs, DSOs, and external technical stakeholders
Supporting project development teams to ensure timely project progression
Identifying and mitigating technical risks throughout the development lifecycle
Ideal profile:
Strong experience in grid connection, electrical engineering, or technical project management
Background in renewable energy, ideally within solar, BESS, or wind
Strong understanding of the German energy market and grid connection processes
Proactive, delivery-focused, and able to drive projects independently
Minimum C1 German fluency
This is a key hire within a highly respected international platform, offering strong long-term career growth within one of the most exciting areas of the energy transition.