Commissioning Engineer (m/w/d) - Grid Connection & Commissioning | BESS / PV
📍 Würzburg (with national travel 50-100%) | Full-time | Permanent
We are supporting a leading renewable energy business operating at the forefront of large-scale solar and battery storage deployment across Germany.
They are now looking to appoint a Commissioning Engineer to take ownership of grid connection and energisation activities across utility-scale PV and BESS projects.
The role
You will play a key part in bringing large renewable energy assets into operation, working across the full commissioning lifecycle from pre-energisation through to final handover.
Responsibilities include:
- Delivery of commissioning and grid connection activities for PV and BESS projects
- Coordination of MV/LV systems, protection schemes and SCADA integration
- On-site supervision of electrical installation, testing and energisation works
- Liaison with grid operators, EPC contractors, OEMs and technical stakeholders
- Review and approval of technical documentation, including as-built and handover packs
- Ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality commissioning processes across sites
- Regular travel to project sites across Germany (50-100%)
The profile
- Electrical Engineering / Energy Engineering degree or equivalent (Techniker / Meister also considered)
- Strong background in electrical commissioning, grid connection or construction delivery
- Experience within PV and/or battery storage projects is highly advantageous
- Good understanding of MV/LV systems, protection technology and control systems
- SCADA or plant control experience is a plus
- Confident working with utilities, contractors and multidisciplinary teams
- Fluent German (C1+) and good English
- Hands-on, structured and solution-oriented approach
What's on offer
- Key role in delivering utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure
- Exposure to both PV and battery storage projects at scale
- Strong long-term development opportunities within a growing sector
- High responsibility, short decision paths and fast-moving project environment
- Direct involvement in energising critical energy assets across Germany
We are currently shortlisting for this position and happy to provide further detail or discuss suitability in confidence.
