Grid Connection Manager (m/f/d) in Renewable Energies

About ENCAVIS

What do we rely on at ENCAVIS? The sun. The wind. And on you.

Welcome to ENCAVIS! Our world is powered by renewable energy and by more than 400 people working together to shape the energy system of the future and ensure a sustainable energy supply for generations to come.

ENCAVIS Management GmbH & Co. KG is the holding company of ENCAVIS GmbH, one of Europe’s leading electricity producers from renewable energy sources.

We operate over 330 onshore wind farms, ground-mounted solar plants, and battery storage facilities across 13 European countries, with a total installed capacity of more than 3.8 GW — and we continue to grow.

Our subsidiaries, Stern Energy SpA and Encavis Portfolio Management GmbH, complement our portfolio with specialized technical and investment services.

What does this mean for you? The opportunity to make a real impact and actively shape the energy transition within a multinational team.

Your Role

As part of New Build Technical Services, you will play a key role in bringing large-scale PV, wind, and BESS projects from concept to commissioning.

You will take technical ownership of grid connections, collaborate with grid operators and EPC partners, and develop robust medium- and high-voltage solutions across Europe.

If you enjoy technical depth, real project responsibility, and cross-functional collaboration, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the energy transition.

Your Responsibilities

Grid Connection Management

• Manage and coordinate grid connection applications and agreements with DSOs and TSOs
• Lead the entire grid connection process from initial offer to commissioning

Technical Negotiation & Stakeholder Interface

• Lead technical negotiations with grid operators
• Act as the central interface between grid operators, EPCs, and internal stakeholders

Electrical Design & Review

• Develop, coordinate, and review electrical designs for PV, wind, and BESS projects
• Ensure technical feasibility and robustness up to grid connection

Grid Connection Concepts (MV/HV)

• Define, assess, and optimize medium- and high-voltage connection concepts
• Translate technical requirements into practical solutions

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure compliance with grid codes, technical standards, and regulatory requirements

Engineering & Procurement Support

• Support engineering and procurement teams with technical expertise
• Enable efficient supplier coordination and decision-making

Your Profile

Academic Background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Professional Experience

• ~10 years of experience in grid connection, grid management, or technical project leadership
• Experience with PV, wind, and/or BESS projects

Technical Expertise

• Strong knowledge of medium- and high-voltage infrastructure
• Experience delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Ability to manage complex technical and regulatory environments

Leadership & Collaboration

• Experience leading teams and coordinating internal and external stakeholders
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Languages & Network

• Fluent English
• Additional languages (German, Italian, Spanish) are a strong advantage
• Established network within the European energy sector is a plus

Personal Skills

• High level of ownership, initiative, and decisiveness
• Collaborative leadership style
• Strong problem-solving mindset