Our German Development Department is looking for a Grid connection Manager for the development of battery projects (BESS) and in the future other technologies such as wind and solar. Reporting to the Managing Director - Germany, you will be the central contact for grid operators and advise the team on the development of projects.

The main tasks include : 

• Provide advice on networks and connection to support new project identification for battery storage projects
• Technical exchange and communication with grid operators and certifiers
• Preparation of grid connection requests and applications
• Evaluation of technical connection conditions. Coordination and negotiation of grid connection contracts
• Planning and permitting of substations, transfer stations and cable routes in cooperation with experienced consultants 
• Provide support to the purchasing team during negotiations and tenders 
• Ongoing analysis of the network, identification of the most attractive regions for storage projects and support in strategy development
• Analysis and contribution to the development of the market for grid-related services
• Coordination of the certification processes

• University degree in industrial engineering, electrical engineering or technician with practical experience
• Ideally several years of professional experience with comparable tasks at a grid operator or at an engineering firm / project developer
• Strong motivation to work in a complex environment: you are organized, open-minded and able to work independently; you are capable of working on several projects in parallel
• Integrity, ethical standards and sound judgement
• Intellectual curiosity, passion and self-motivation
• Fluent in German and English
• Driving license B

Founded in 2008, Neoen is one of the world’s leading independent producers of exclusively renewable energy. With expertise in solar power, onshore wind power and storage, the company plays an active role in the energy transition by producing competitive, green, local energy on four continents. After a six-fold increase in the last six years, its capacity in operation or under construction stands at over 8.7 GW. A high-growth company, Neoen is targeting more than 10 GW in operation or under construction by the end of 2025. Neoen’s flagship operations are France’s most powerful solar farm (300 MWp) in Cestas, Finland’s largest wind farm (404 MW) in Mutkalampi, one of the world’s most competitive solar plants in Mexico (El Llano, 375 MWp) and two of the world’s most powerful large-scale storage plants, both in Australia: Hornsdale Power Reserve (150 MW/193.5 MWh storage capacity) and the Victorian Big Battery (300 MW/450 MWh). Audacity, integrity, commitment and esprit de corps: our values guide our actions and our relationships with our business partners, customers and end-users. These shared values underpin our corporate identity and are borne out in the way we conduct our day-to-day business.