Engineering Director

Frankfurt, Germany

A fast-growing energy infrastructure platform is looking to appoint an Engineering Director to lead complex, high-impact projects at grid and system level. This role sits at the heart of technical decision-making and offers real influence over strategy, standards, and long-term direction.

The Role

• Own and shape the overall engineering and system strategy across large-scale energy and grid-connected projects
• Act as the senior technical authority for electrical, network, and system-level topics across the full project lifecycle
• Define, review, and approve technical concepts, system architectures, grid connection solutions, protection and operational models
• Evaluate technical alternatives, deviations, and risks while ensuring regulatory and approval readiness
• Represent engineering interests internally and externally with partners, authorities, and advisors
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team and establish scalable structures and standards

Your Background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Significant experience delivering grid connections in medium to high voltage environments
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, infrastructure projects, and complex technical interfaces
• Proven ability to steer multidisciplinary projects from concept through execution
• Experience in a senior technical leadership role (or clear readiness to step into one)
• Structured, strategic thinker with strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Exposure to renewable energy, storage, or large-scale infrastructure projects is highly advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Competitive compensation package with performance-related components
• High degree of autonomy and real technical ownership
• Flexible working models
• Dedicated budget for professional and leadership development
• Modern working environment and a collaborative, international team
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping future-focused infrastructure projects in Germany