Grid Connection Manager (m/w/d) inden for vedvarende energi

Job Description

What do we rely on at ENCAVIS? The sun. The wind. And on you.

Welcome to Encavis! Our world is all about the power of the sun, the wind and the more than 400 people across our group who are working together to shape the energy system of the future in order to ensure a sustainable energy supply for future generations.

ENCAVIS Management GmbH & Co. KG is the holding company of ENCAVIS GmbH , one of Europe's leading electricity producers from renewable energies. We operate a broadly diversified portfolio of over 330 onshore wind farms, ground-mounted solar plants and battery storage facilities in 13 European countries with an installed capacity of more than 3.8 GW. And best of all, we are continuing to grow! Our subsidiaries, Stern Energy SpA , which operates throughout Europe as a specialist in technical services for photovoltaic systems, and Encavis Portfolio Management GmbH, which specialises in supporting institutional investors, complement our portfolio.

What does this mean for you? The opportunity to make a difference, to shape and change things. As part of a multinational team that enjoys helping to make the energy transition a success.

Power the connection between renewable energy and the grid .

In New Build Technical Services, you play a key role in bringing large-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects from concept to commissioning. You take technical ownership of grid connections, work closely with grid operators and EPCs, and shape robust MV/HV solutions across Europe. If you enjoy technical depth, real project responsibility, and close collaboration with internal and external partners, this role offers the perfect platform to make a tangible impact on the energy transition.

Your sunny outlook

Grid Connection Management

You manage and coordinate grid connection applications and agreements with DSOs and TSOs and lead the entire grid connection process from first offers through to successful commissioning.

Technical Negotiation & Stakeholder Interface

You conduct and lead technical negotiations with grid operators and act as the central technical interface between grid operators, EPCs, and internal stakeholders.

Electrical Design & Review

You develop, coordinate, or technically review the electrical design of PV, wind, and BESS projects up to the point of grid connection, ensuring technical robustness and feasibility.

Grid Connection Concepts (MV/HV)

You define, assess, and optimize medium- and high-voltage grid connection concepts and translate technical requirements into implementable solutions.

Grid Code & Standards Compliance

You ensure full compliance with applicable grid codes, technical standards, and connection requirements across all project phases.

Engineering & Procurement Support

You provide hands-on technical support to Engineering and Procurement teams to enable informed technical decisions and efficient supplier coordination.

We'll get wind of that soon

Academic Background

You hold a university degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline.

Extensive Professional Experience

You bring around ten years of professional experience as a Grid Manager, Grid Connection Manager, or technical project lead for grid connection of PV, wind, and/or BESS projects.

Utility-Scale & Complex Projects

You have extensive experience delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects and confidently manage complex technical and regulatory environments.

MV/HV Infrastructure Expertise

You possess a very strong technical understanding of medium- and high-voltage infrastructure and act as a technical authority in grid-related topics.

Leadership & Coordination

You have proven experience in leading teams and coordinating internal and external project managers, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and technical excellence.

Industry Network & Languages

You maintain an established network within the European energy sector-preferably in Germany, Spain, or Italy-and are fluent in English, with additional language skills in German, Italian, or Spanish as a strong asset.

Personal Leadership Skills

You combine a high degree of initiative, decisiveness, and ownership with a collaborative leadership style and strong stakeholder management capabilities.

What we offer

• Employee Assistance Program - Individual counselling and coaching by the Fürstenberg Institute
• Professional & personal development - Comprehensive onboarding, individual training opportunities, language courses, development programmes
• Health & well-being - Health platform machtfit (including health budget), health weeks, free drinks and fruits
• Culture & Cooperation - Small and large corporate and team events, Giving Back Week, Sustainability Working Group
• Employee Bonuses - Finder's Fee for new colleagues
• Employee Discount - Use of Corporate Benefits
• Mobility - Takeover of the Deutschlandticket and subsidised JobRad
• Lunch offer (only in Hamburg) - Subsidised meals in the office in Hamburg
• Office room for animals (only in Hamburg) - Possibility to bring a pet to a specially reserved office if the care of a pet cannot be guaranteed
• Great Location - Office space next to the river Elbe, easily accessible by bus and train
• Provision & insurance - Employer subsidy for company pension scheme and occupational disability insurance, group accident insurance free of charge, subsidy for computer glasses
• Work-Life-Balance - Flexible working & mobile office (up to 50%), 30 days holiday (+1 day each for Christmas and New Year's Eve)

Does that sound good?

Then we look forward to getting to know you!

Contact:

Artur Rychter People & Culture Business Partner www.encavis.de