Job Title: Grid Connection Manager Romania

Job Location: Hybrid working with regular visits to our Aukera office in Bucharest.

Background to Aukera Energy

Aukera Energy was founded in 2021 by seasoned energy executives and entrepreneurs with a proven track record of founding and managing renewables developers. The management team has decade-long experience building businesses together across the renewable energy sector. AUKERA Energy is backed by globally respected energy investor Marcel van Poecke, founder of Atlas Invest and Chair of Carlyle International Energy Partners. To date, a 100-person team with HQ and Board of Directors in Brussels; on-the-ground, multi-functional country teams in Germany (Berlin), Italy (Rome), Romania (Bucharest), and the UK (London, Edinburg).

We pride ourselves on our values and working environment. Our staff are friendly and caring, very professional and dedicated, and committed to having a real impact on the planet.

We look for people who are high performers, whatever their field, and who are self-motivated. As a growing company, we need people who are prepared to take ownership and drive improvements, respect each other, and collaborate effectively. We value diversity and are proud to have an international team spread across Europe covering 14 nationalities, with around % female employees.

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a skilled electrical engineer to join our team in the field of energy evacuation infrastructure from 20kV up to 400kV across Romania. This role goes beyond basic grid design and project management for renewable energy projects. The most important part of the role will be the seamless execution and advancement of substation, transmission, and distribution line projects for utility-scale PV or wind power plants and BESS projects. It also includes supervision, follow-up, quality control, technical coordination, and documentation of our consultants and subcontractors while engaging with stakeholders and third-party advisors.

You will report to our Head of Grid Romania at Aukera and be an essential part of the international and multidisciplinary Aukera Energy Grid team. There will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills as the company grows.

This role will be based in the Bucharest office or a hybrid constellation with regular visits to our Aukera office.

You’ll travel around Romania (and Europe) and meet our consultants and subcontractors or visit construction sites approximately once per month.

Experience & Qualifications

• Academic degree in electrical engineering, renewable energies or similar with a focus on energy technology.
• Professional experience with the Romanian EPCs, Transelectrica, and/or Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) for at least 5 years.
• It would be advantageous if you have worked for an EPC or RES project developer and a DNO or TSO for several years.
• Project management experience in grid connection of power plants from medium up to extra-high voltage levels.
• Secure understanding of all topics relating to energy technology and its components, including the associated civil engineering, concrete, steel and prefabricated construction, cable routes, and electromechanical works.
• It is essential to have a deep understanding of the European NC RfG (Network Code Requirements for Generators) and the the Romanian ANRE Regulation No. 208/2018.
• Basic design knowledge in projects up to 400kV in civil, steel construction, cable routes, and switchgear design would be beneficial.
• You should be fluent in the use of 2D AutoCAD drawings.

Business Skills

• Confident in building relationships internally across the team and externally with consultants and subcontractors.
• Adept at working to challenging deadlines, prioritising effectively, and managing own workload.
• Enjoys working with a dynamic and highly engaged team and working independently.
• A flexible and proactive attitude, keen to take responsibility and use initiative.
• Proficiency in English, as it is our day-to-day language in a multicultural work environment.

Employee Benefits in Romania

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Life insurance
• Meal vouchers
• Annual leave up to 28 days (dependent on years of experience) plus public holidays