About the role
Project Manager Electrical Engineering - HV Substations & Battery Storage Systems (m/f/d)
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Working Model: Hybrid - 50% Remote
Salary: €90,000-€110,000 + Benefits
Employment Type: Permanent
We are supporting a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex energy infrastructure projects across Germany.
As part of continued growth within the energy transition sector, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager Electrical Engineering with a strong background in high-voltage systems, substations and battery storage projects.
This is an opportunity for an experienced electrical engineer who combines technical expertise with project management capability and wants to contribute to major grid expansion and sustainable energy projects.
The Role
You will manage complex electrical engineering projects involving high-voltage substations and battery storage systems, working with transmission system operators, distribution network operators and project developers.
Key responsibilities include:
Planning and execution of new-build and refurbishment projects for substations and battery storage systems
Developing technical concepts for primary and secondary electrical systems
Advising customers on technical solutions and project implementation
Managing projects through HOAI phases 1-8
Coordinating subcontractors and external engineering partners
Providing technical leadership to project teams
Managing project delivery, quality and technical requirements
Supporting customer meetings and stakeholder coordination
What We're Looking For
University degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or similar
Strong professional experience in high-voltage and extra-high-voltage technology
Experience delivering energy transmission or grid infrastructure projects
Background in substations, switchgear, battery storage or electrical systems
Experience managing engineering projects and technical teams
Knowledge of HOAI project phases
Strong customer-facing and communication skills
Fluent German language skills (C1 level required)
What's On Offer
Salary package up to €110,000 (€90,000-€100,000 typical range depending on experience)
13th month salary payment
15% employer pension contribution
30 days annual leave
Unlimited paid overtime
Option to take overtime as additional holiday/time off (TOIL)
50% remote working
Relocation support negotiable
Flexible working hours with flexitime model
Long-term career development opportunities
If you have experience delivering HV electrical engineering projects and want to work on Germany's energy transition, please get in touch