
Senior Grid Connection Engineer - Solar & BESS
€4,600 - €5,800 per month
Work Arrangement
Office Days per Week: 3 days
Key Skills
Job Description
ProfiNRG is one of the leading and most successful solar energy companies in the Netherlands, based in Utrecht. For over 10 years, we have been active in the development, sales, realisation and maintenance of large-scale solar energy systems within the C&I market and Utility market.
We develop large-scale solar parks and design and deliver integrated renewable energy solutions, including EV charging systems, batteries, solar panels and energy management systems.
Due to our international growth ambitions and the increasing technical complexity of our Solar and BESS projects, we are looking for a Senior Grid Connection Engineer MV/HV.
The role
As Senior Grid Connection Engineer MV/HV, you are responsible for the design, engineering and realisation of medium-voltage and high-voltage grid connection solutions for our Solar and BESS projects.
You work on projects from concept and feasibility through engineering, commissioning and handover. You translate customer requirements, grid operator requirements and project objectives into practical, safe and technically strong solutions.
This role requires direct experience with MV/HV grid connection engineering. We are looking for someone who understands substations, switchgear, transformers, protection systems, SLDs, grid interfaces and utility requirements in practice. The profile should be someone who already brings this knowledge and experience, not someone who still needs to learn the basics of the role.
You will work closely with engineering, project management, sales, business development, customers, grid operators, contractors and suppliers.
You will work from our office in Utrecht.
Your responsibilities
Develop and review MV/HV grid connection designs;
Prepare and review SLDs, protection philosophies, equipment layouts, cable concepts and technical specifications;
Advise project teams on technical solutions, risks, reliability, constructability and cost efficiency;
Translate customer requirements, grid operator requirements and project objectives into practical engineering solutions;
Coordinate technical interfaces with DSOs, TSOs, industrial customers, contractors and suppliers;
Support technical proposals, concept designs, budget estimates and tender documentation;
Review supplier documentation and engineering deliverables;
Support supplier selection, technical bid evaluations and procurement activities;
Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, energisation and handover;
Ensure compliance with grid codes, utility requirements and international standards.
What to bring
You are technically strong, analytical and practical. You can independently develop technical solutions and know how to review, challenge and improve designs. You move easily between engineering, project teams, customers, suppliers and grid operators.
In addition, you have:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related technical field;
At least 3 years of direct experience with MV and/or HV grid connection engineering;
Experience within industrial environments, utility-scale projects, renewable energy or infrastructure projects;
Strong knowledge of electrical power systems, substations, switchgear, transformers, protection systems and grid interfaces;
Experience with SLDs, technical specifications, design packages and engineering documentation;
Experience with independently developing technical solutions;
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills;
Excellent English communication skills. Dutch is a plus.
Nice to have
Experience with Solar, BESS, industrial facilities or utility substations;
Experience with power transformers, including specification, design review, testing, commissioning and acceptance;
Experience with protection relays, protection coordination studies, relay settings and relay testing;
Experience with SCADA, substation automation or control systems;
Experience with Siemens, Schneider Electric, ABB or similar manufacturers;
Experience with FAT, SAT, commissioning and energisation;
Knowledge of utility connection requirements and grid codes.
What we offer
ProfiNRG offers you as Senior Grid Connection Engineer MV/HV a unique opportunity to make impact within a young and dynamic organisation and contribute to a sustainable future.
A competitive salary;
Annual company bonus of up to one gross monthly salary, depending on the company’s EBITDA;
Individual bonus;
Pension scheme, with 1/3 employee contribution and 2/3 employer contribution;
28 holidays per year, based on fulltime employment;
Home working allowance of €2.35 per day, maximum two days per week;
Company laptop and mobile phone;
A key technical role within large-scale Solar and BESS projects.
Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for the design, engineering, and realization of medium and high-voltage grid connection solutions for solar and BESS projects. This includes coordinating technical interfaces with grid operators and ensuring compliance with international standards and grid codes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and possess at least 3 years of direct experience in MV/HV grid connection engineering. Strong knowledge of power systems, protection, and utility requirements is essential for this role.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Annual company bonus
- Individual bonus
- Pension scheme
- 28 holidays per year
- Home working allowance
- Company laptop
- Company mobile phone
About ProfiNRG
Industry: Solar Electric Power Generation
Company size: 51-200 employees
ProfiNRG is a leading Dutch builder (EPC and O&M) of large-scale solar energy installations from 500kWp. In the 10 years of its existence, ProfiNRG has designed and built more than 1500 solar energy installations. The largest installation built is larger than 65 MWp. ProfiNRG works for solar energy project developers, agricultural and large companies, governments, real estate, construction and installation companies. ProfiNRG offers the following types of solar energy installations: - PV systems on roofs - Solar parks (ground-bound) - Solar panels on horticultural greenhouses (as a greenhouse cover) - Solar Carports - Energy storage (hydrogen and batteries) - Cable Pooling (combined grid connection wind and sun) ProfiNRG distinguishes itself with technical knowledge and innovations. We use our knowledge and innovations to get the maximum solar yield from your installation and to reduce the cost price of your solar power installations to such an extent that systems can ultimately be built without subsidy. Do you have any questions or do you want to know what we can do for you? Visit our site for more information or contact us on +31 (0)30 265 8512.