Head of Primary Substation Engineering | Elektroingenieurin Fachgebietsleitung Umspannwerke Primärtechnik (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the Primary Substation Engineering department at a regional center, focusing on high and extra-high voltage infrastructure. As the Head of Department, you will manage a team of up to 15 employees, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development. Your day-to-day responsibilities include ensuring the safe, cost-effective, and environmentally compliant operation of substation facilities, overseeing maintenance, grid expansion projects, and troubleshooting. You will serve as the 'Responsible Electrical Specialist' (Verantwortliche Elektrofachkraft), ensuring full compliance with legal standards, norms, and contracts. Additionally, you will manage external contractors, oversee budgets, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. This position is ideal for an experienced electrical engineer who is passionate about people leadership and maintaining the reliability of critical power infrastructure. The role provides a collaborative environment, flexible working hours, and comprehensive professional development opportunities within a major European energy transmission company.