Senior Electrical Engineer – BESS
📍 Germany (Munich preferred, flexible)
A new opportunity has arisen with a well-established energy developer headquartered in Munich, entering a major growth phase within the German market.
The company has been developing and delivering energy projects in Germany for over 15 years and recently secured significant backing from a global private equity and infrastructure fund with close to $300bn in assets under management. With strong financial foundations and a long-term strategy, the business is now expanding its utility-scale BESS portfolio across Germany.
To support this growth, the company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to play a key role in the design, technical development, and delivery of large-scale battery energy storage projects, from concept through to commissioning.
The Role
* Lead and support the electrical design of utility-scale BESS projects
* Define technical requirements from early development through construction and commissioning
* Review and manage electrical studies, specifications, and drawings (HV/LV, protection, SCADA, grid connection)
* Act as the technical interface with EPC contractors, OEMs, grid operators, and consultants
* Support procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, and technical due diligence
* Ensure compliance with German grid codes, standards, and HSE requirements
The Ideal Profile
* Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
* Proven experience working on large-scale energy, power, renewables, or BESS projects
* Strong knowledge of HV/MV/LV systems, grid connection, protection schemes, and commissioning
* Experience working with German grid operators and regulatory standards
* Fluent in German and English
* Comfortable working in a growing organisation with a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
Why Join?
* Join a stable, well-backed business with a long-term commitment to the German energy market
* Be part of a growing BESS platform at an early and influential stage
* Work on technically challenging, high-impact energy transition projects
* Competitive compensation – no fixed salary cap, with flexibility for strong candidates
* Munich preferred, with location flexibility for the right profile
This role offers the chance to combine deep technical ownership with visibility across the full project lifecycle in a business that is actively shaping Germany’s energy transition. Get in touch with Huw Haley at h.haley@tgrc.com for more information!