Group Lead for Secondary Technology and Network Technology | Gruppenleiter:in Sekundärtechnik & Netztechnik (m/w/d)

NEW AG

Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Apr 2, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

As the Group Lead for Secondary Technology and Network Technology at NEW Netz GmbH, you will play a pivotal role in driving the energy transition and network digitalization in the Lower Rhine region. You will provide disciplinary and technical leadership to an interdisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and specialists, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical power, gas, and water distribution infrastructure. Your daily responsibilities include managing personnel deployment, overseeing the planning and maintenance of secondary systems (protection, control, and telecommunications), and steering investment budgets. This role is unique for its high level of strategic influence, as you will actively shape network automation and IT/OT security architectures for critical infrastructure. The position offers an attractive package including collective agreement (TV-V) pay, flexible working hours with remote options, and comprehensive health and retirement benefits within a stable municipal service provider environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Automation Technology, or equivalent; alternatively, a Master Craftsman (Meister) or Technician qualification with extensive relevant experience and leadership competence.

Experience

  • Several years of professional experience in secondary, protection, control, or automation technology
  • Proven leadership experience within technical organizational units
  • Experience in planning, operation, and maintenance of secondary technical systems
  • Professional background in managing investment and maintenance budgets
  • Experience in coordinating complex fault analyses and technical system architectures

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • The role involves disciplinary responsibility for a team of fitters, technicians, and engineers. Candidates must have a strong understanding of IT/OT security for critical infrastructure. Location is based in Mönchengladbach with partial remote work available.