Grid Manager

About Low Carbon

Low Carbon creates large-scale renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a net-zero energy company that will help to protect the planet for future generations. This defining purpose drives us to deliver for our communities, investors, and the environment. We are a long-standing certified B-Corporation and recognised as a gold standard for our environmental impact.

As a next-generation IPP, we develop, build, and operate utility-scale solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe. We’re supporting the world’s move to an energy system powered by renewables. To date we have developed more than 8 GW of renewable energy projects and have 1 GW of capacity either in operation or under construction. We have a current development pipeline of 16 GW.

Our people and culture are really important to us. We are friendly, approachable, and professional. We value enthusiasm, entrepreneurialism, clear communication, and drive. This, combined with our purpose and passion for climate change, is why our colleagues recommend Low Carbon as a great place to work.

Role description

We are looking for an expert (m/f/d) in grid connection planning for renewable energy who will take on and optimize the grid connection planning for our ground-mounted photovoltaic, wind energy and energy storage projects. We are looking for someone to liaise with grid operators and thus further advance the implementation of our renewable energy projects. The workplace is in Berlin.

Responsibilities

• All activities related to grid connection planning for renewable energy projects in the medium and high voltage range
• Ensuring grid connections for new projects and interfaces with grid operators
• Discussions on an equal footing regarding grid connection applications, grid connection points, standards and certifications
• Optimization of grid connection and cable routes from the project to the NVP, including economic and technical feasibility and evaluation
• Preparation of concept studies, yield simulations, draft plans for approval procedures and implementation plans (focus on the grid, but also on the projects themselves), cost estimates for components and substations
• One focus is on the evaluation of plans and solutions from third parties (development partners or in the context of acquisitions)
• Building and expanding expertise on relevant system components
• Intensive exchange with relevant grid operators and associated organizations
• Monitoring and operationalization of technical and relevant regulatory developments and standards
• Ensuring optimal cooperation within the development team, a network of external development partners

Person specification

• You have a friendly, approachable and professional manner
• You are energetic, reliable and used to showing initiative
• You are highly organized, pay close attention to detail and focus on completing your tasks
• You have a practical approach, are an enthusiastic and committed team player and have good communication skills
• You are always up to date with the latest changes and requirements in the industry

Skills and experience

• Demonstratable professional experience in grid connection planning, ideally at all voltage levels
• You are fluent in German and, ideally, English
• You have a bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of the German electricity market and the local energy sector
• You are proficient in the following tools: MS Office, AutoCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, E-Plan
• You have a sound understanding of current grid connection guidelines (VDE-AR-N-4110/4120/4130)

Our compensation & benefits

• 30 days of holiday per year
• Work in a modern and future-oriented industry
• Attractive salary with annual adjustment
• Attractive and performance-based bonus programs
• Above-average company pension scheme from Allianz
• Regular training and further education
• Regular team events and barbecues
• Benefits such as Wellhub
• International exchange of experience within LC
• Reimbursement of travel expenses (Germany)
• Feel-good package with drinks, snacks and fruit