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Project Engineer BESS
€60k - 80k per year
Renewable Energy
Europe
Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany
Permanent
Hybrid

Role: Project Engineer

Location: Hesse, Germany

Salary: Up to €80,000 (DOE)

Language: German C1+ Required

 

We’re looking for a hands-on, solution-driven Project Engineer to help bring solar & BESS projects to life—from initial concept through to permitting and technical planning. If you’re passionate about clean energy and want to make a real impact, this could be your next role.

 

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimise technical layouts in the acquisition and early development phases, particularly for zoning plan projects
  • Actively contribute technical expertise to project strategy and planning within the development team
  • Plan and design grid connection concepts and cable routing
  • Prepare all required technical documentation for building permit applications, in coordination with external planning offices
  • Participate in early-stage technical negotiations during project handovers to the EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) team
  • Support the risk assessment and feasibility analysis of projects, including those involving Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Coordinate and initiate application and approval procedures with authorities, grid operators, and partners

 

Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in ground-mounted solar PV project engineering (5+ years ideal)
  • Solid experience with PV system design and software tools: PV*Sol, AutoCAD, PV*Syst
  • Working knowledge of GIS tools is a strong advantage
  • Confident in coordinating with grid providers and public authorities in German-speaking regions
  • Fluent in German (required) and English (required)
  • A proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently in a small but dynamic technical team
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Open and constructive communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and borders

 

Next Steps

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