Engineer, Grid Integration
Voltfang
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Aachen • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Ensure our energy storage systems are connected to the grid safely and efficiently
- Plan, coordinate and implement grid connections for our battery storage systems in the medium- and high-voltage sectors
- Support projects from the early concept phase through to commissioning
- Ensure that all technical and regulatory requirements are met
- Manage application procedures and planning of grid connections for battery storage systems in the medium- and high-voltage range
- Coordinate with grid operators, authorities and internal specialist departments to ensure project permit readiness and grid connection readiness
- Coordinate with certifiers for plant certification, including preparation and provision of plant documentation
- Support the construction phase, with a focus on creation and commissioning of the grid connection point and coordination of the downstream grid operator’s remote control/telemetry systems
- Prepare technical documentation, including single-line diagrams, communication plans, protection concepts and commissioning declarations
- Support project development, especially in the early planning phase and in the preparation of feasibility studies
- Provide technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on questions of grid integration and grid stability
Requirements
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Renewable Energies or a comparable field
- Professional experience in planning and designing grid connections for renewable energy installations, ideally in the medium- and high-voltage sector
- Solid knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines (e.g., VDE-AR-N 4110, VDE-AR-N 4120)
- Experience with engineering software such as EPLAN, AutoCAD and DIgSILENT PowerFactory is an advantage
- Confident user of MS Office, especially Excel
- Native-level German in spoken and written form; English skills are an advantage
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Independent, structured and solution-oriented working style
Benefits
- Significant personal responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact
- Fair base salary plus performance-related bonuses
- A motivated team that wants to build something together
- Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making and an open culture
- A meaningful job – your contribution directly supports the energy transition
- Cooperation with Urban Sports Club
- Subsidy for a job ticket / public transport pass
- Office dog
- 30 days of annual leave
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working model
- Regular team events to strengthen company culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
grid connectionsbattery storage systemsmedium-voltagehigh-voltagetechnical documentationfeasibility studiesgrid integrationgrid stabilityplant certificationproject management
Soft skills
communication skillsteam-oriented mindsetindependent workingstructured workingsolution-oriented working