Grid Connection Manager

Job Description

At Enery, we're powering the future...literally

We are an independent renewable energy provider dedicated to delivering reliable, affordable, and long-term green energy to our customers. With a diversified green fleet currently generating 766 GWh of clean electricity from 566 MW of installed capacity, enough to power 283,400 households, Enery is at the forefront of driving Central and Eastern Europe's transition to sustainable energy. Present across 10 countries in Central Eastern Europe our reach reflects our commitment to making a meaningful climate impact across the region.

But we're more than just energy and infrastructure. With a diverse, multidisciplinary team representing over 30 nationalities, we value transparency, ownership, and continuous learning. We move fast, collaborate across disciplines, and celebrate wins, big and small, together.

At Enery, ESG isn't a checkbox. It's embedded into every decision we make, from project development and construction to long-term operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all grid connection activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with internal standards, technical requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and ongoing support to the development, procurement, and construction teams on all grid connection matters.
• Manage and maintain effective relationships with transmission and distribution system operators (TSOs/DSOs), regulatory authorities, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders involved in the grid connection process.
• Monitor and assess local grid connection regulations, market practices, technical requirements, and permitting processes, ensuring projects remain aligned with the applicable regulatory framework.
• Ensure appropriate technical due diligence is performed at each stage of the grid connection process, and identify, assess, and mitigate grid-related technical and commercial risks.
• Support the technical optimisation of projects by advising on electrical design, plant layouts, grid connection concepts, etc., and identify opportunities for co-location or hybridisation across PV, wind, BESS, and data centre projects.
• Review and validate grid connection CAPEX assumptions, technical solutions, securities, project milestones, and schedules to support robust investment decisions and realistic project planning and budgeting.
• Provide technical input to the preparation, review, and negotiation of contracts related to grid connection services, electrical works, and key electrical equipment, ensuring appropriate scope definition and risk allocation.
• Support procurement activities by defining and reviewing the scope of work for Owner's Engineers and other technical consultants, as well as evaluating technical proposals.
• Monitor the delivery of grid connection activities to ensure compliance with technical specifications, contractual obligations, project milestones, and network operator requirements, proactively escalating material risks and delays.
• Provide technical support during project financing, acquisitions, divestments, and due diligence processes by preparing technical documentation and responses to adviser, lender, and investment committee queries.
• Help establish and continuously improve grid-related processes, standards, reporting tools, and external adviser relationships suitable for a growing renewable energy platform in Poland.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Systems, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in the power, renewable energy, utility, or grid infrastructure sector, with substantial hands-on responsibility for grid connection projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Polish power system, applicable grid codes, and technical regulations, including the practical application of IRiESP and/or IRiESD requirements.
• Direct practical experience working with Distribution System Operators (DSOs), the Transmission System Operator (PSE), and other key stakeholders, including the preparation and management of connection applications, connection conditions, connection agreements, and compliance with operator requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret grid connection conditions, technical documentation, single-line diagrams, substation and transmission line concepts, electrical specifications, and power system studies, and to identify material technical and project delivery risks.
• Strong understanding of the commercial implications of grid connection solutions, including CAPEX, project schedules, connection fees, securities, milestone obligations, curtailment and operational constraints, and contractual risk allocation.
• Strong project coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, consultants, network operators, and other external stakeholders.
• Fluent written and spoken Polish and English, with the ability to communicate complex technical matters clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience with power system analysis software, AutoCAD, GIS, or similar engineering tools would be an advantage.
• Valid Category B driving license and willingness to travel within Poland.

Why join Enery?

At Enery, we are committed to attracting top talent and fostering an environment where employees can excel. Here is what we offer:

• Join a Growing Company: Be part of an exciting journey with a young and dynamic growth company. You will have the opportunity to contribute to our success and make a significant impact from day one.
• Collaborative and Inspiring Team: Join our international team, where you will be surrounded by inspiring colleagues who believe in collaboration and mutual support. Together, we create an environment that fosters innovation and personal growth.
• Purpose-Driven Company: Our company is driven by a strong sense of purpose. By joining us, you will have the chance to be part of something meaningful, making a positive impact on society, our planet, and people's lives through your work.
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Company benefits
• Company events (Summer & Christmas parties)
• Opportunity to work on complex, cross-border renewable energy transactions

Our team is proud to have a diverse workforce, enriched by individuals from various backgrounds, nationalities, perspectives, and experiences. Our common values and commitment to sustainability unite us as we work toward shared goals. To continue fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, we welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us. Your unique contributions will help us grow stronger together, making a meaningful impact on our collective mission.

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