Head of Electrical Engineering

In this role you will own the grid connection strategy for a growing energy storage and grid infra company in Germany. You will be the senior technical decision-maker, guiding grid studies, HV solutions and stakeholder engagement with TSOs and DSOs. You’ll work closely with engineering and project teams to shape how the company approaches grid connections and build the wider grid function as the business scales. You will influence technical decisions, define processes, and drive the execution of complex connection projects. This is a hands-on leadership role with high autonomy and real impact on the company’s growth and grid strategy.

• salary up to 150,000
• shares/equity participation
• fully remote anywhere in Germany
• high autonomy and decision-making responsibility
• direct influence over grid strategy
• opportunity to build and grow a team

• Own and develop the company’s grid connection strategy across Germany
• Lead grid connection activities from early-stage development through to connection
• Collaborate with the engineering team on HV systems, grid studies, and technical solutions
• Build and maintain relationships with TSOs, DSOs and other grid stakeholders
• Assess connection opportunities and advise on technical and commercial viability
• Provide senior technical input into new projects and investment decisions
• Develop processes, standards and best practices around grid connection
• Act as the internal grid expert supporting development, engineering and project teams
• Help build and grow the grid connection function as the company scales
• Make key decisions around connection strategy, technical approach and priorities

• Degree / strong professional background in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Strong understanding of HV systems and grid infrastructure
• Proven experience managing grid connections for energy infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of the German grid landscape and connection process
• Experience communicating with TSOs and DSOs at a technical level
• Experience working across engineering and project development teams
• Ability to take ownership and make decisions without constant direction
• C1+ German is essential, with strong English communication skills
• Ideally experience within BESS, renewables, grid infrastructure or related energy environment

• ownership and decisive leadership
• strong communication and stakeholder management
• cross-functional collaboration
• HV systems expertise
• grid studies and technical solutions
• grid connection processes in Germany