Grid Connection Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Manage grid connection strategies for utility-scale Agri-PV and BESS projects.
- Lead grid connection applications with TSOs and DSOs across Germany.
- Coordinate and review load flow studies, short circuit studies, and dynamic grid analyses.
- Act as the technical interface with grid operators throughout the connection process.
- Assess grid connection opportunities and constraints during project origination and development.
- Support negotiations of grid connection agreements and technical requirements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant grid codes, including VDE-AR-N 4105, 4110, 4120 and 4130 where applicable.
- Coordinate external engineering consultancies and network studies.
- Support substation, protection, and electrical design teams during project execution.
- Provide technical input on CAPEX, connection costs, timelines, and project risks.
- Support commissioning, energisation, and grid compliance testing activities.
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or similar.
- Proven experience in grid connection engineering within renewable energy, BESS, solar PV, substations, or transmission/distribution projects.
- Strong understanding of German grid connection processes and regulations.
- Experience working directly with TSOs and/or DSOs.
- Knowledge of VDE-AR-N 4110 and 4120; experience with VDE-AR-N 4130 is highly desirable.
- Understanding of grid studies, protection systems, substations, and power system analysis.
- Familiarity with utility-scale PV, BESS, or hybrid renewable energy projects.
- Fluent German and good English language skills.
- Willingness to travel within Germany as required.
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