Grid Solutions Manager

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

Job Description

This role reports directly to the Regional Grid Solutions Manager based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Grid Solutions Manager is a hybrid engineering and management role who would manage the engineering and designing organizations of the grid connections for medium to large scale solar projects and have oversight of the effective and efficient execution of grid projects by coordinating with different external stakeholders to develop the project schedules, address technical issues and designs, and to work with internal stakeholders to forecast work and develop a schedule of execution. The scope of works / duties and responsibilities for this role include the following but not limited to:

• Participate in projects from the conceptual phase until operation across the Asia Pacific region.
• Take on engineering and design of grid connections.
• Support the project development with technical expertise during the early stages of projects and new markets across the Asia Pacific region.
• Qualify and manage external engineering consultants.
• Specify and coordinate the technical aspects of tendering interconnection infrastructure projects to sub-contractors.
• Coordinate sub-contractors during design and execution of projects in cooperation with the on-site team across Asia Pacific region.
• Aggregating, managing and producing documentation and information for management, clients, lenders and advisers.
• Meet with utilities and stakeholders within the Asia Pacific region for technical discussions.
•  Coordination and communication with third party technical advisors.
• Other ad hoc as assigned.

Requirements

Academic degree in the area of electrical engineering, renewable energies or similar with a focus on energy technology.

• Minimum of 5-years of in the related field.
• International experience in the field of grid connection of power plants from medium up to extra-high voltage level.
• Competent use of MS Office applications.
• Knowledge in grid compliance studies and usage of simulation software (PowerFactory or PSS/E) are welcome.
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm to learn.
• Existing certificates would be an advantage (e.g. SAP, IOSH, NEBOSH, etc.).
• Languages: English is our day-to-day working language.

What We Can Offer

• A competitive and attractive remuneration package.
• Company Group Medical Insurance Coverage.
• Dynamic and diverse work environment with colleagues from around the world.
• A truly international exposure.
• An open-minded and highly motivated team.
• Interesting and challenging tasks.
• Encourage both teamwork and personal responsibility.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal growth.

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

 We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.