Lead HV Engineer in Hamburg

Job Description

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Overview

Join a leading international renewable energy company as a Lead HV Engineer and play a critical role in shaping the future of sustainable energy in Germany. With a rapidly growing portfolio of grid-scale battery storage projects, this is a rare opportunity to lead high-voltage engineering efforts from concept to commissioning. Based in Hamburg, you will be at the forefront of technical innovation, ensuring robust, compliant, and grid-ready installations while building and mentoring a high-performing engineering team.

The Company

Our client is a globally recognized investor, developer, and operator of renewable energy and battery storage projects, with over 15 years of expertise spanning the entire project lifecycle. The German division is a cornerstone of the company’s growth strategy, boasting a multi-GWh battery storage portfolio and exploring cutting-edge technologies such as PV, hybrid systems, hydrogen, and other flexible infrastructure solutions.

This is your chance to join a dynamic, international organization at an exciting stage of its expansion and make a lasting impact on the renewable energy landscape.

Responsibilities

As the Lead HV Engineer, you will:

• Technical Leadership: Take full ownership of high-voltage engineering and commissioning for the German portfolio, ensuring compliance, safety, and grid-readiness.
• Design & Review: Develop, review, and approve HV concepts, single-line diagrams, protection and control systems, and specifications for substations, transformers, switchgear, and cable systems.
• Grid Compliance: Ensure adherence to grid connection requirements, permits, and standards (e.g., VDE-AR-N 4120/4130, VDE 0101, VDE 0105-100).
• Stakeholder Coordination: Lead technical discussions with grid operators, certification bodies, EPCs, and suppliers, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Commissioning Oversight: Own the commissioning process, including FAT, SAT, protection testing, switching programs, and energization plans, while leading on-site commissioning activities.
• HSE Responsibility: Oversee health, safety, and environmental aspects in the HV environment, including switching authorizations and safety protocols.
• Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing engineering team alongside the Managing Director.
• Standardization: Establish uniform HV standards, processes, and templates, incorporating lessons learned to improve future projects.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, particularly around grid connection and energization timelines.
• International Collaboration: Provide technical input, due diligence, and supplier assessments for international projects.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in HV engineering and commissioning, including responsibility for multiple HV/MV installations, substations, or BESS projects.
• Expertise in VDE-AR-N 4110/4120/4130 standards and HV primary/secondary systems (e.g., transformers, switchgear, protection, earthing).
• Proven track record of working with grid operators, certification bodies, EPCs, and suppliers.
• Switching authorization or VEFK qualification.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead technical teams, ideally in a growth-stage or international business.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in both German and English.
• Willingness to travel and spend time on-site as required.

Desirable:

• Experience in BESS, PV, wind, or hybrid energy systems.
• Familiarity with international engineering practices and standards.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the future of renewable energy, we encourage you to apply today. For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please get in touch.

Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of sustainable energy!