Job Title: Head of Grid EngineeringProjects: Large-scale PV/BESSLocation: Berlin, Germany (Potential full-home office position)Salary: Up to €140,000 + BonusThe OpportunityAn established renewable energy company is seeking an experienced grid connection professional to play a key role in advancing its German renewable energy development strategy.This is an opportunity to take ownership of grid infrastructure across a growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, onshore wind and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, overseeing connections from medium voltage through to extra-high voltage (up to 400kV).You will drive the delivery of complex grid connection projects, coordinate external consultants and subcontractors, and oversee the execution of substations, transmission infrastructure and distribution networks. There is also scope to build and lead a team of Grid Managers as the business continues to grow.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and execution of grid connection infrastructure for utility-scale renewable energy projects across Germany.Oversee substation, transmission line and distribution network projects from 20kV to 400kV.Manage external consultants, subcontractors and technical advisors, ensuring quality, progress and technical compliance.Coordinate technical activities across electrical engineering, civil works, steel structures, switchgear and electromechanical installations.Manage relationships with German grid operators, including transmission and distribution network operators, alongside relevant industry stakeholders.Ensure grid connection projects are delivered against technical requirements, project milestones and challenging deadlines.Contribute to the development and implementation of the company's German grid strategy.Build and develop a team of junior and intermediate Grid Managers as the function expands.What We're Looking ForA degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or a related discipline, with a focus on energy technology.At least five years of professional experience working with German grid connection processes and relevant grid operators.Proven project management experience delivering power plant grid connections across medium, high and extra-high voltage levels.Strong technical knowledge of energy infrastructure, including substations, transmission and distribution lines, civil engineering and electromechanical works.A thorough understanding of the European Network Code Requirements for Generators (NC RfG) and applicable grid compliance requirements.Experience coordinating external engineering consultants and subcontractors.Previous experience managing or developing a team would be advantageous.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across a multicultural environment.Professional proficiency in English, alongside a proactive approach and the ability to take ownership of projects.Knowledge of CAD design for civil, steel construction and switchgear projects up to 400kV would be an advantage.The PackageThe opportunity to play a key role in the development of Germany's renewable energy infrastructure.Scope to build and lead a growing grid team.A collaborative, international working environment.Hybrid working, with a minimum of three days per week in the Berlin office.Approximately monthly travel to project sites and meetings with consultants and subcontractors across Europe.30 days of annual leave, plus public holidays.Interested?Click 'Apply' or send your CV to h.safavi@pipermaddox.com

About the Role This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded advanced nuclear company at a pivotal stage of growth and lead the engineering organization responsible for transforming an innovative reactor concept into a deployable commercial product. The VP of Engineering will serve as the bridge between technology development and project execution, overseeing multidisciplinary engineering efforts, driving supplier and contractor engagement, and ensuring designs are translated into construction-ready deliverables. The ideal candidate is a hands-on nuclear engineering leader who thrives in complex environments, understands how to manage large engineering programs and EPC partners, and is excited by the opportunity to help shape both the technology and the organization as it prepares for first-of-a-kind deployment and future scale-up. *This will initially be a remote role but an in-office presence in Boston will eventually be expected.* Day to day: Lead the company's engineering program from conceptual design through detailed design, translating technical requirements into construction-ready engineering packages, drawings, specifications, and work packages. Manage and develop a multidisciplinary engineering organization of ~24 engineers while coordinating engineering contractors, suppliers, EPC partners, and other technical stakeholders. Drive engineering execution, schedules, design reviews, technical governance, and integration across multiple complex workstreams and interfaces. Oversee supplier and EPC contractor selection, performance, scope, costs, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with nuclear safety, quality, licensing, and construction requirements. Travel periodically to supplier facilities, contractor offices, and future project sites to support execution and relationship management. Must Haves: Nuclear Engineering degree and 15+ years of leadership experience delivering complex nuclear engineering projects. Proven experience leading engineering programs from concept development through detailed design, execution, and project delivery. Strong track record managing multidisciplinary teams, major engineering contractors, EPC contractors, and EPC contracts. Experience delivering large, highly integrated engineering programs with numerous stakeholders, interfaces, and workstreams. Deep understanding of nuclear design, licensing, safety, quality, and configuration management requirements. Ability to translate technical complexity into actionable engineering deliverables while controlling scope, risk, cost, and contractor performance. Nice to Have: Experience with advanced reactors, SMRs, molten salt reactors, or other first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies. Experience working with suppliers, fabricators, shipyards, modular construction, or manufacturing-intensive project environments. Advanced degree in Nuclear Engineering. Experience supporting projects through procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup. Experience scaling engineering organizations during periods of rapid growth and project execution.