About the Role
Solarpro is seeking an experienced HV Grid Connection Project Manager to lead the delivery of high-voltage grid connection packages for utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System projects in Germany. This role involves end-to-end management of high-voltage infrastructure, ensuring successful execution through close collaboration with various stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of High Voltage Grid Connection packages for utility-scale renewable energy projects
- Manage the execution of High Voltage Overhead Line (OHL), Underground Cable and Substation works
- Coordinate all interfaces between EPC contractors, TSOs, DNOs, utility companies, engineering consultants, Owner’s Engineers, and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with contractual, technical and regulatory requirements throughout project execution
- Monitor engineering deliverables related to grid connection infrastructure
- Coordinate permitting activities associated with HV infrastructure
- Lead technical meetings with utilities, TSOs and Owner's Engineers
- Manage project schedule, budget, risks and overall project performance
- Support procurement activities related to HV equipment and subcontractors
- Monitor subcontractor performance and construction progress
- Coordinate protection, control, SCADA and communication interfaces
- Support commissioning, testing and energization activities
- Ensure successful completion of all utility acceptance procedures
- Manage project reporting and provide regular progress updates to senior management
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Promote the highest standards of Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental compliance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience in high-voltage infrastructure projects
- Proven experience managing high-voltage grid connection projects
- Practical experience with High Voltage Overhead Line construction
- Experience with underground high-voltage cable systems
- Experience with AIS and/or GIS substations
- Experience delivering projects at 110 kV or above
- Strong understanding of protection and control systems, SCADA, relay coordination, and communication interfaces
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams
- Strong project planning, cost control, risk management, and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with German Transmission System Operators and Distribution Network Operators
- Familiarity with TenneT, 50Hertz, Amprion, TransnetBW, Westnetz, or other German grid operators is considered a strong advantage
- Good knowledge of applicable VDE, DIN, and DGUV standards
- Experience with renewable energy grid connection projects is preferred
- Experience with Battery Energy Storage Systems is considered an advantage
- Experience working under FIDIC contracts is an advantage
- PMP or another recognized project management certification is considered an advantage
- Experience managing multiple high-voltage projects simultaneously is preferred
- Fluent command of English, both written and spoken
- German language proficiency at a minimum B2 level is mandatory
- Valid driving licence
- Willingness to travel extensively across Germany
- Strong technical leadership, communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
- High level of accountability, ownership, and client orientation
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with utilities, contractors, consultants, and internal project teams
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- High-voltage infrastructure projects
- High-voltage grid connection projects
- High Voltage Overhead Line construction
- Underground high-voltage cable systems
- AIS substations
- GIS substations
- 110 kV project delivery
- Protection systems
- Control systems
- SCADA
- Relay coordination
- Communication interfaces
- Multidisciplinary engineering
- Procurement
- Construction
- Commissioning
- Project planning
- Cost control
- Risk management
- Stakeholder management
- German Transmission System Operators
- German Distribution Network Operators
- TenneT
- 50Hertz
- Amprion
- TransnetBW
- Westnetz
- VDE standards
- DIN standards
- DGUV standards
- Renewable energy grid connection projects
- Battery Energy Storage Systems
- FIDIC contracts
- PMP certification
- Project management
- English
- German (B2 level)
- Technical leadership
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Decision-making
- Accountability
- Ownership
- Client orientation
- Collaborative relationships
Location
- Germany
Work Type
- Project-site-based
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline
Benefits
- A key role in an international company delivering modern technologies and innovative energy solutions
- The opportunity to work on major renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects across Germany
- Work in a fast-growing sector with a direct contribution to Europe’s energy transition
- An international and multicultural working environment
- Long-term career development within a rapidly expanding EPC organization
- A competitive remuneration package
- Professional development and technical training opportunities
- The opportunity to work with experienced professionals across multiple engineering disciplines
- A motivated and collaborative team
About the Company
- Solarpro is part of Renalfa Solarpro Group GmbH, a Vienna-based clean energy and e-mobility investment group with a focus on renewable energy generation assets.
- As a multi-technology integrator, Solarpro specializes in developing and delivering hybrid projects that combine photovoltaic (PV), wind, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hydrogen solutions.
- With 17 years of experience and a team of more than 1,500 professionals, the company has designed, built, and integrated over 16 GW of solar capacity and more than 4 GWh of battery storage systems.
- A recognized technology innovator, Solarpro leads in the design and digitalization of renewable energy projects, turning them into flexible and manageable assets that align with the dynamic energy market.
- The company’s expertise has been acknowledged internationally, winning the award for “Best EU Project under 100MW” for the first large-scale energy storage system in the region (55 MWh).
- Driven by sustainability, Solarpro also invests in circular economy practices, advancing the recycling of PV modules and batteries to support the clean energy transition.
Equal Opportunity
- Solarpro provides equal employment opportunities to all candidates and employees.
- No person will be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- This principle applies to all stages of recruitment and employment.
