Senior Project Manager – Grid Connection, Grid Connection Manager in Aschheim

• Manage battery energy storage projects from the initial capacity check through the grid connection request to a robust connection concept or grid connection agreement




• Evaluate potential grid connection points and voltage levels with regard to technical feasibility, available capacity, costs, timelines, and implementation risks




• Manage communication with distribution and transmission system operators, as well as external grid planners and technical consultants




• Independently coordinate and assess grid connection requests, reservation processes, grid studies, and technical documentation




• Translate feedback and connection offers from network operators into recommendations for project development, management, and investment decisions




• Provide technical support in negotiating grid connection agreements, connection costs, implementation deadlines, and technical parameters




• Clarify interfaces relating to substations, protection concepts, plant control systems, and communications technology with Development, Engineering, and Digital/OT teams




• Further develop processes, evaluation standards, and decision-making frameworks for the grid portfolio

Requirements

• Several years of practical experience in grid connection, grid planning, project development, or electrical energy infrastructure




• Practical experience with grid connection processes at medium- or high-voltage level




• Experience at extra-high-voltage level is welcome but not required




• Background in battery energy storage, wind or solar projects, work for a network operator, substation construction, or a comparable energy and infrastructure environment




• Ability to assess technical connection requirements, grid studies, and connection concepts and derive specific next steps




• Degree in electrical engineering, energy engineering, utilities engineering, industrial engineering, or energy management is a strong foundation; alternatively, comparable technical qualifications combined with relevant professional experience




• Clear, reliable, and confident communication, with an understanding of the differing interests of network operators and internal stakeholders




• Technical understanding combined with commercial thinking and a structured approach to evaluating opportunities, costs, timelines, and risks




• Very good German language skills




• Confident English language skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing battery energy storage projects, including grid connection processes and technical evaluations. Possesses strong communication skills to liaise with network operators and stakeholders while applying technical knowledge to commercial decision-making.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Grid Connection Management




• Battery Energy Storage




• Technical Feasibility Assessment




• Electrical Engineering Degree




• German Language Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Grid Planning




• Project Development




• Connection Concepts




• Grid Studies




• Technical Documentation




• Voltage Level Assessment




• Implementation Risk Evaluation




• Connection Agreement Negotiation




• Substation Interface Clarification




• Energy Infrastructure Experience

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication




• Reliable Decision-Making




• Structured Approach




• Commercial Thinking




• Stakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

• Medium-Voltage




• High-Voltage




• Extra-High-Voltage




• Energy Management




• Utilities Engineering




• Network Operator Experience




• Substation Construction




• Renewable Energy Projects




• Technical Parameters




• Implementation Deadlines