Axpo

High Voltage Electrical Lead Engineer (f/m/d)

Join Axpo in Madrid as High Voltage Electrical Lead Engineer. Lead MV/HV grid connection projects for renewables, coordinate with grid operators, and support construction. Benefit from a hybrid work model and a diverse, inclusive team.
Axpo
Axpo
Madrid, Spain Hybrid Full time UTC+01:00

Axpo

Company Overview

Name

Axpo Holding AG

Headquarters

Baden, Switzerland

Founded

2001

Size

Over 6,000 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com). Revenue figures not disclosed for 2023 or later.

What They Do

Axpo is the largest producer of hydropower in Switzerland and has evolved from a dominant hydropower company into a diversified provider of renewable energy. The company operates around 60 hydropower plants that generate over half of the country's renewable energy. Additionally, Axpo plans to build 4,200 photovoltaic projects by 2030 and operates approximately 600 wind turbines across 100 wind farms. The biomass sector includes Switzerland's largest CO2-neutral facility, while the company is also investing in the development of green hydrogen, as demonstrated by the 30 MW Valle Peligna project in Italy (source: axpo.com).

Projects & Track Record

Notable projects by Axpo include the Beznau hydropower plant, which has been in operation since 1908, and the Eglisau station on the Rhine, built in 1920. The 1,000 MW Limmern pumped storage power plant in the Glarus Alps has been operational since 2016. Ongoing projects include the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, which is expected to generate 377,000 MWh annually for 100,000 people by the first quarter of 2026. Other significant projects are the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland and the AlpinSolar facility, which has been producing 3.3 million kWh annually since August 2022 (source: axpo.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Axpo has completed the 200 MWp Vilecha solar complex in Spain, announced on November 25, 2025. Additionally, the 24.8 MW Lålax wind farm in Finland was commissioned in August 2025. The company began construction of its 100th wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany, in October 2025. Key contracts include two PPAs with Vleemo nv for over 900 GWh of wind energy, announced in October 2025 (source: axpo.com).

Working There

Axpo offers a variety of roles in energy production, trading and risk management, project development and engineering, as well as IT and digital solutions. The company employs over 6,000 people who drive innovations in renewable energy. The corporate culture emphasizes a passion for innovation and collaboration. Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Baden and at international locations, including the USA and Spain (source: axpo.com).


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Job Description

Join us in shaping reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure. In this role, you will lead MV/HV grid connection engineering for renewable energy projects and work closely with diverse teams and external partners across the full project lifecycle.

What you will do

  • Lead MV/HV electrical studies and ensure compliance with German Grid Code and technical standards
  • Coordinate grid connection activities with DSO/TSO stakeholders and support negotiations for interconnection solutions
  • Support construction and commissioning activities for PV plants and interconnection facilities
  • Provide technical expertise for MV/HV engineering, protection studies, and cable sizing
  • Support procurement activities by reviewing technical offers and contributing to equipment selection and FAT processes
  • Drive continuous improvement of grid connection processes, reporting tools, and technical guidelines

What you bring & who you are

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
  • Several years of experience in renewable energy grid connection projects or within a German grid operator environment
  • Strong knowledge of MV/HV electrical design, German Grid Code, and DSO/TSO procedures
  • Experience with electrical simulation tools such as DigSilent or ETAP and knowledge of AutoCAD
  • Structured and solution-oriented way of working with strong communication and project management skills
  • Ideally, experience supporting multidisciplinary teams across development, engineering, procurement, and construction
  • Fluency in German and English

Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value different perspectives, collaboration, and continuous learning.

About the team

You will join an international and collaborative team focused on renewable energy and grid integration. We work closely across departments, support each other in complex projects, and value open communication, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.

Department Axpo Solar Locations Madrid Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time

3 numbers we're proud of:

100Years of experience

7,500Employees

150Different job profiles

At Axpo, all employees have the freedom to develop their personal skills and potential and to remain true to themselves. Axpo lives a culture that is free of prejudices about age, gender, origin, education, religion, disability or sexual orientation. We promote uniqueness. Because uniqueness creates diversity. And diversity promotes growth and is our driving force.

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About the role

September 3, 2026

September 3, 2026

Full time

Hybrid

Company

Solar Energy, Smart Grid

Axpo

axpo.com

  •  Madrid, Spain

Several years of experience

UTC+01:00