Grid Connection Manager

Location

Hamburg, Germany

Mission

The earth needs to get back to zero. At Zelestra, we make your decarbonization a reality! By working hard and working smart. We do all we can to meet our clients’ goals and get results that matter.

Zelestra is a purpose driven global multi-technology company, we provide value across the entire chain to enhance competitiveness and mitigate execution risk in large-scale renewable energy projects with a robust project portfolio and vertical integration to deliver renewable solutions efficiently.

Our beliefs are the cornerstone of our culture and guide our actions every day: We work tirelessly to do things right, we take ownership of everything we do, we push ourselves and our clients further, we get results that matter, we work together to achieve great things.

Your Role

In your role as Grid Connection Manager, you play a key and fundamental role for Zelestra in Germany from the the conceptual phase until the operation of our Solar, Wind and BESS projects in Germany. You will work within a small team of dedicated colleagues and set the steps for scale up of business.   

Responsibilities

• Participate in in our German renewable energy projects from the conceptual phase until the operation.
• Take on engineering and design of grid connections on our utility-scale projects (PV, Wind and BESS).
• Support the project development and M&A team with technical & commercial expertise during the early stages of projects.
• Qualify and manage external engineering consultants.
• Specify and coordinate the technical and commercial aspects of tendering interconnection infrastructure projects (power transformers, substations, AIS/GIS switchgears, cable routes, overhead lines) to subcontractors.
• Coordinate subcontractors during design and execution of the projects in cooperation with the on-site team.
• Aggregating, managing, and producing documentation and information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Meet with utilities and stakeholders for technical & commercial discussions.
• Coordination and communication with third party technical advisors.

Job Requirements

• Academic degree in electrical engineering, renewable energies or similar with a focus on energy technology.
• Experience in the field of grid connection of power plants from medium up to extra-high voltage level in Germany.
• Competent use of MS Office applications.
• Knowledge in grid compliance studies and usage of simulation software (PowerFactory or PSS/E) are welcome.
• Ability to handle complex problems with multiple stakeholders, to work independently and under one’s own responsibility, capacity to quickly adapt and relate to new tasks.
• Positive “can-do” attitude and enthusiasm to learn.
• Business fluent in German and English.
• Strong willingness to teamwork and collaborate.
• Passion to lead the World towards a clean energy future.

What we offer

• Permanent contract.
• Attractive remuneration with a performance-based bonus.
• Training, team events and 30 days holidays.
• Possibility to work remotely and still have the opportunity to meet at least once a month with all your colleagues from different departments.
• Opportunity to take on responsibilities that have a direct impact on the business and the possibility to gain practical experience in diverse aspects of the company.
• A sense of fulfilment as you embrace new challenges, grow, learn, and evolve.
• Enjoying the best of both worlds: the resources and experience of an international company with 20 years of history and the opportunities of a small but fast-growing team in our German business unit.
• Working towards a common goal with passionate colleagues.
   

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