Head of Engineering

Aukera Energy

Head of Engineering leading Aukera’s Engineering activity in Germany. Responsible for project phases and technical assessments in renewable energy.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBerlin • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading all areas of Aukera’s Engineering activity in Germany, across project phases: early development, pre-construction, construction and asset management.
Act as the technical lead for assigned projects, responsible for all technical inputs.
Collaborate with Development, Investment, Procurement, Construction and Asset Management teams.
Ensure the success of projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Provide technical engineering support with a good understanding of contractor and equipment supplier roles.
Identify and analyse constraints and risks to projects.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 15 years of experience in RE, of which at least 5 years in a BESS engineering role involving:
BESS technical design and specification
assessment and evaluation of BESS projects
working with EPC companies and equipment manufacturers
evaluation and selection of equipment.
Proven track record in RE and BESS, working either on the Developer, IPP, or Technical Advisor side.
Strong knowledge of BESS and Solar PV plant constituent components and equipment; plant layout development and of all factors affecting plant performance.
Experienced in design and simulation software including AutoCAD, PVsyst, Homer, or other BESS or Solar modelling software.
Experienced with the negotiation and completion of EPC, BOS, LTSA, Equipment Supply, Optimiser Agreements, O&M, and other contracts, particularly technical appendices.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Masters in Renewable Energy or related field would be considered an advantage.
Fluent English spoken and written.
Fluent in German, with fluency in another language being a plus.
Strong communication, reporting and presentation skills.
Adept at working to challenging deadlines, prioritising effectively and managing own workload.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A leading pan-European Renewable Energy (RE) developer and Independent Power Producer (IPP)
Values diversity and has an international team representing 14 nationalities

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Hard Skills & Tools

BESS technical designBESS project assessmentplant layout developmentdesign and simulation softwareAutoCADPVsystHomerEPC contract negotiationO&M agreementstechnical appendices

Soft Skills

communication skillsreporting skillspresentation skillstime managementprioritizationworkload management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's in Renewable Energy