Grid Connection Manager

Permanent contract

Location : Berlin (Germany)

Starting date : Asap

Frequent travel / Driving Licence required

WHO WE ARE

Urbasolar is a key French photovoltaic player and pioneer since 2006. We are fully integrated to the AXPO Group, a Swiss based utility with a leading position in energy markets across 30 countries in Europe, Americas, Asia and Africa. Through our solar division, we operate in the development, investment, construction and operation of photovoltaic plants and the supply of green electricity and advanced energy solutions for our customers in Europe (Italy, Spain, Germany and Poland).

MISSIONS

1. Electrical Studies Management:

• Oversee MV/HV electrical studies of the project.
• Ensure compliance with Grid Code and technical standards.
• Define the metering solution complying with the DSO/TSO regulation.

2. DSO/TSO Management:

• Develop and build relationships with DSO/TSO and negotiate the best interconnection conditions.
• Obtain the commissioning permits from the DSO/TSO, incl. final grid connection

3. Construction Support:

• Review pre-construction project packages to ensure all TSO/DSO technical and contractual requirements are met.
• Support the construction team during construction of PV plants and interconnection facilities and during the commissioning of both in all the grid connection, MV & HV related issues.
• Report all required information for the good course of the project from discussions/exchanges with the TSO/DSO.

4. Engineering Support:

• Provide technical support to the Engineering team on the MV electrical package of PV plants.
• Lead the MV/HV engineering of grid connections for each project.
• Produce or review selectivity studies of protections and MV cable sizing.

5. Technical Support Purchase Department:

• Offer technical support for the procurement of MV/HV equipment.
• Create technical specifications and electrical designs for transformers and delivery stations in PV plants.
• Align executive technical offers from integrators.
• Participate in FAT and commissioning of PV plants.
• Provide technical support to the purchase department for selecting integrators.

6. Technical Support Development Department:

• Support the Development Project Manager, during the technical meetings with TSO/DSO.;
• Support the Development Project Manager and a member of the legal team, reviewing the cost agreement for grid connection solutions shared among several producers;
• Support development team in the MV/HV technical review of administrative designs (DIA-AAP-AAC) and the discussion with the technical external partners/providers (engineering, advisors,...);
• Technical Due Diligence of potential M&A Projects (grid connection analysis);
• Evaluation of opportunity/risk on several scenarios;
• Technical support on potential projects regarding grid connection constraints.

YOUR PROFILE

• You have an engineering university degree (civil, electrical or similar) to a master's degree and have 8 years or more in the RE grid connection or in an Italian grid operator company.
• English is mandatory.
• Good technical knowledge in photovoltaic, electricity and building, carpentry.

Joining AXPO Solar is also…

Collaborate with the best experts: You will join Urbasolar's teams with more than 500 passionate people, sharing values of team spirit, innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, experts in their field and willing to collaborate to reach our common goal: contributing to the development of solar energy.

The strength of an International Group: With the help of The AXPO group (6000 employees worldwide), international leader in energy trading and marketing of solar and wind energy. Axpo brings together the experience and expertise of more than 5,000 employees driven by a passion for innovation, collaboration, and change.

International mobility and career development: Support for your career development with a personalized training policy and opportunities for mobility within the AXPO Group

Do you want to contribute to a sustainable energy mix and see photovoltaic as a viable option to achieve net zero? Become part of the Axpo Solar Team, collaborate with various international divisions, and gain in-depth insights into the world of energy. Give your career a new boost