About Low CarbonLow 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 descriptionWe 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 rangeEnsuring grid connections for new projects and interfaces with grid operatorsDiscussions on an equal footing regarding grid connection applications, grid connection points, standards and certificationsOptimization of grid connection and cable routes from the project to the NVP, including economic and technical feasibility and evaluationPreparation 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 substationsOne 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 componentsIntensive exchange with relevant grid operators and associated organizationsMonitoring and operationalization of technical and relevant regulatory developments and standardsEnsuring optimal cooperation within the development team, a network of external development partnersPerson specificationYou have a friendly, approachable and professional mannerYou are energetic, reliable and used to showing initiativeYou are highly organized, pay close attention to detail and focus on completing your tasksYou have a practical approach, are an enthusiastic and committed team player and have good communication skillsYou are always up to date with the latest changes and requirements in the industrySkills and experienceDemonstratable professional experience in grid connection planning, ideally at all voltage levelsYou are fluent in German and, ideally, EnglishYou have a bachelor's degree or equivalentKnowledge of the German electricity market and the local energy sectorYou are proficient in the following tools: MS Office, AutoCAD, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, E-PlanYou have a sound understanding of current grid connection guidelines (VDE-AR-N-4110/4120/4130)Our compensation & benefits30 days of holiday per yearWork in a modern and future-oriented industryAttractive salary with annual adjustmentAttractive and performance-based bonus programsAbove-average company pension scheme from AllianzRegular training and further educationRegular team events and barbecuesBenefits such as Wellhub International exchange of experience within LCReimbursement of travel expenses (Germany)Feel-good package with drinks, snacks and fruit
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
Low Carbon creates renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a global net-zero energy company that will power tomorrow and protect the planet for future generations.
Low Carbon was established in 2011 with one goal in mind: to make the biggest contribution possible in the fight against climate change. The aim is to make a defining contribution to the historic effort to move the world to 100% renewable energy.
Low Carbon are a long-standing certified B-Corporation, and recognized as Gold Standard for their environmental impact. Low Carbon’s climate ambitions are to become one of the world’s first major net-zero energy companies and to have created 20GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2030. Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow.
Low Carbon creates renewable energy to fight climate change. We’re building a global net-zero energy company that will power tomorrow and protect the planet for future generations.
Low Carbon was established in 2011 with one goal in mind: to make the biggest contribution possible in the fight against climate change.
The aim is to make a defining contribution to the historic effort to move the world to 100% renewable energy.
Low Carbon are a long-standing certified B-Corporation, and recognized as Gold Standard for their environmental impact.
Low Carbon’s climate ambitions are to become one of the world’s first major net-zero energy companies and to have created 20GW of new renewable energy capacity by 2030.
Low Carbon is on a mission. Together, we will power tomorrow.
