GRID CONNECTION MANAGER - SOLAR PV - Germany

EWI Recruitment is seeking a Senior Grid Connection Manager for Solar PV projects in Germany. The role involves managing project life cycles, ensuring compliance with regulations, supervising design and construction, and liaising with utility companies. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering and over 3 years of experience in the ICP/DNO industry, particularly in solar PV and battery energy storage systems. This is a permanent on-site position.
GRID CONNECTION MANAGER - SOLAR PV - Germany

Wheres the fun producing renewable Energy if you cant connect to the GRID?

Exciting opportunity for Senior Grid Connection Manager, to join a well-established developer client based in Germany focusing on Solar and BESS projects.

Employment: Permanent Contract

The role of the Grid connection manager will manage all aspects of the assigned projects throughout its life cycle and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

The role will include, but is not limited to:
• Taking a central role in the supervision of the electrical and civil connection design ensuring all permits are in for construction.
• Prepare PGMD application and submissions for approval process with the DNOs
• Reviewing planning documentation and ICP designs ensuring compliance with relevant standards
• Reviewing project design and contractual documentation ensuring project delivery is on time and in budget.
• Preparing ICP tender documentation and assist with negotiation
• Liaising with DNO's and ICP's to obtain the most cost-effective connection
• Prepare submissions for power systems studies for our battery and solar projects
• On-site supervision during the construction and commissioning phase
• Review grid power studies for various solar and battery projects
• Help to identify issues and proactively take preventive measures to mitigate any project risks

The candidate must be able to identify the source of likely problems and proactively take preventative measures to avoid any delays. There will be project specific operational issues were you have to be on site to confirm on solutions.

Accountabilities
• Contributes to the Business Stream strategy;
• Ensures design complies with current legislation and the following:
• Relevant adopting utility policies, procedures, specifications and codes of practice;
• Distribution Code;
• Electricity at Work Regulations;
• ESQCR - The Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations 2002;
• National Electrical Registration Scheme (NERS) Requirements Document;
• IET Regulations (BS7671);
• Energy Networks Association (ENA) Regulations.
• Ensures fit for purpose design processes and procedures are in place to support the Business;
• Acquiring necessary approvals and planning consents as required;
• Provides analysis, advice and support to resolve problems and enhance business/operational performance;
• Provides functional leadership for a defined service area;
• Develops and maintains professional networks as a basis for a contribution to the development of best practice and fit for purpose solutions; and
• Formulates training and development and succession plans for their function.

Requirements
• Qualification electrical engineering MSc / MEng / BSc / BEng or equivalent;
• PM with experience (3+ years) in the ICP and/or DNO/IDNO industry;
• Experience in solar PV and BESS;
• Good commercial knowledge and understanding.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading renewable developer who is rapidly expanding with in the Renewables sector. If you are keen to be considered or require additional information please see send your CV with references to d.ogunsola@ewi-group.com

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.