At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-voltage substations and battery storage projects, ensuring quality and technical requirements.
- Company: Leading engineering consultancy focused on energy infrastructure projects across Germany.
- Benefits: Salary up to €110,000, 30 days annual leave, and unlimited paid overtime.
- Other info: Fluent German (C1 level) required for customer-facing roles.
- Why this job: Contribute to major grid expansion and sustainable energy projects in a hybrid working model.
- Qualifications: University degree in Electrical Engineering or similar, with strong experience in high-voltage technology.
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Working Model: Hybrid - 50% Remote
Salary: €90,000-€110,000 + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex energy infrastructure projects across Germany. As part of continued growth within the energy transition sector, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager Electrical Engineering with a strong background in high-voltage systems, substations and battery storage projects. This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who combines technical expertise with project management capability and wants to contribute to major grid expansion and sustainable energy projects.
The Role
You will manage complex electrical engineering projects involving high-voltage substations and battery storage systems, working with transmission system operators, distribution network operators and project developers.
- Planning and execution of new-build and refurbishment projects for substations and battery storage systems
- Developing technical concepts for primary and secondary electrical systems
- Advising customers on technical solutions and project implementation
- Managing projects through HOAI phases 1-8
- Coordinating subcontractors and external engineering partners
- Providing technical leadership to project teams
- Managing project delivery, quality and technical requirements
- Supporting customer meetings and stakeholder coordination
What We're Looking For
- University degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or similar
- Strong professional experience in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage technology
- Experience delivering energy transmission or grid infrastructure projects
- Background in substations, switchgear, battery storage or electrical systems
- Experience managing engineering projects and technical teams
- Knowledge of HOAI project phases
- Strong customer-facing and communication skills
- Fluent German language skills (C1 level required)
What's On Offer
- Salary package up to €110,000 (€90,000-€100,000 typical range depending on experience)
- 13th month salary payment
- 15% employer pension contribution
- 30 days annual leave
- Unlimited paid overtime
- Option to take overtime as additional holiday/time off (TOIL)
- 50% remote working
- Relocation support negotiable
- Flexible working hours with flexitime model
- Long-term career development opportunities
If you have experience delivering HV electrical engineering projects and want to work on Germany's energy transition, please get in touch.
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