Engineer IPP (m/w/d)

Job Description

The strategic goal of BayWa r.e. is the creation of a focused and integrated project developer in the renewable energy sector. The aim is to realize projects exceeding 2 GW per year and to expand the company’s own IPP portfolio to a total capacity of over 1 GW after its optimization starting in 2026. For our IPP portfolio, we are looking for an Engineer IPP (m/w/d) to join our team full-time in Munich, Hamburg or Freiburg.

What you will do

• Manage the technical due diligence of new assets to be added to the IPP portfolio (wind farms, solar farms, energy storage systems): yield evaluations, plant design, grid connection, SCADA, certification, equipment supply and operation & maintenance (O&M) contracts, spare parts
• Support IPP Asset Managers in assessing the technical performance of the IPP assets
• Provide IPP Asset Managers with technical advice on required O&M or retrofit/upgrades measures for IPP assets as well as the IPP asset management strategy
• Critically review in-house or third-party plant design based on experience with IPP plants in operation; establish technical requirements for future plants
• Analyze technical failures in IPP assets and derive recommendations for the O&M and spare parts strategy of these plants as well as equipment supply and plant design for future assets
• Evaluate technical operational risks and opportunities of IPP assets
• Liaise with global, regional and local engineering departments on a regular basis reg. new plant design, major technical issues encountered, best-practice sharing, etc.
• Develop network of internal experts and external engineering services companies that can support IPP in specific technical issues at hand
• Contribute to enhancing best-practice methods, processes, knowledge management, internal tools & templates

What you’ll need to succeed

• Relevant degree in a technical/engineering area: mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, site assessment
• At least five years of professional experience in engineering of renewable energy power plants (wind and/or solar farms)
• Sound technical and engineering capabilities, strong interest for all technical disciplines
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Sound knowledge of power generation and transmission/distribution systems
• Creative and pragmatic with an ability to find solutions to challenging problems
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Ability to translate analysis into practical and implementable recommendations
• Naturally curious, self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Flexible attitude and ability to be proactive and act on own initiative
• A team player, willing to provide support to all colleagues
• Excellent English & German communication skills, both written (presentations, reports, documents) and spoken
• Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ideally good understanding of energy markets

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
• Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
• Mobile working
• Flexible working hours
• Modern office atmosphere
• Company restaurant / Barista bar
• Discounted Conditions Fitness

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.