Electrical Engineer as Grid Connection Manager - Coordinate Interfaces Between Substations (f/m/d)

E.ON Energy Projects GmbH

E.ON Energy Projects GmbH (EEP) designs, finances, builds, operates and optimises decentralised, large-scale power generation plants for industrial customers. Since 2000, we realised projects of more than 1 gigawatt across Europe. With our bespoke integrated solutions, we drive decarbonisation and digitalisation in the energy-intensive industries.

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Ready to become a Playmaker of the energy transition? Join our team in München and apply online as Grid Connection & Electrical Integration Manager (f/m/d). Are you brave enough to drive progress and forge new paths? Let’s make it work and create real impact together. We can’t wait to meet you! It’s on us, to make new energy work.

Responsibilities

• Assure the quality of the electrical integration for utility-scale BESS projects (incl. grid connection certification)
• Act as the key technical integrator in projects between EIS, TSOs/DSOs, EPC contractors, OEMs, and engineering consultants
• Coordinate interfaces between substations, HV/MV equipment, protection systems, SCADA, EMS, and BESS assets
• Ensure requirements towards substation (until grid integration EPCs are complete) and manage technical quality at interface with EPC
• Review engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with project requirements and grid connection standards
• Support project development, procurement, construction, commissioning/energization
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks
• Manage external engineering partners and EPC contractors throughout project delivery

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline, with proven experience in utility-scale BESS, renewable energy, transmission, distribution, or substation projects, from conceptual phase until commissioning/energization
• Understanding of protection, control and SCADA systems, with ability to review, challenge, and validate engineering studies, designs, and technical documentation
• Familiar with grid connection processes (incl. grid connection certification), German and other European grid connection requirements, and TSO/DSO processes
• Experience with managing EPC contractors, engineering consultancies or Owner’s Engineers, and technical interface coordination across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, influencing, and decision-making skills, with ability to identify risks, assess implications, and drive pragmatic solutions
• Commercial awareness of project risks, priorities, cost, schedule, contractual interfaces, and delivery objectives
• Fluent in German and English (C1), with 20-40% travel flexibility

Benefits

• High flexibility: Make work fit your personal life with our hybrid working model, flexible hours, and job-sharing options
• More freedom: Recharge with 30 days of annual leave plus extra days off, and find your balance with options like a 4.5-day week, a sabbatical, extra time, or extra pay
• Workation included: Make Europe your office and work up to 20 days per year from inspiring locations across the EU
• Corporate benefits: Secure your future with benefits including company pension schemes, our share programme, a range of insurance packages, and much more
• Culture of innovation: Share your ideas and unleash creativity in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with flat hierarchies
• Family support: Manage family life – from paid family start leave, childcare and holiday programs, to daily assistance for family members
• Modern workplace: Enjoy a multifunctional workspace that combines cutting-edge digital technology with ergonomic comfort for productivity and collaboration
• Strong team spirit: Celebrate successes and connect with colleagues at our company and team events
• Personal growth: Unlock your potential through continuous learning, diverse development opportunities, and personalized training or mentoring
• Holistic health: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with our sports, fitness, wellness, nutrition, meditation, physiotherapy, and preventive healthcare offerings
• Individual mobility: Travel your way with flexible options such as car and bike leasing, or a subsidised Deutschlandticket for public transport
• Culinary offering: Enjoy fresh, balanced meals, snacks, and drinks at many office locations with our subsidised canteen

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