How to apply for Leitender Elektriker / Elektroniker (m/w/d) für gewerbliche Photovoltaik & New Energy Systeme - Region Ost - 1KOMMA5° Commercial & Industrial Solutions - 4 Tage Woche

1KOMMA5°

About 1KOMMA5°

1KOMMA5° combines regional skilled trades with scalable software to build integrated energy systems for homes and businesses. They control solar, storage, heat pumps, and EV charging as one virtual power plant connected to the electricity market in real time. The company aims to convert 1.5 million households to renewable energy by 2030 and has over 3,000 employees across more than 80 locations worldwide.

About the role

This role leads and builds a mounting team of up to 4 people for commercial-scale energy projects in eastern Germany. You install and commission electrical systems according to VDE 4105/4110, maintain grid connections, and optimize PV, storage, energy management, and e-mobility integration. The position includes a 4-day work week and remote work.

A typical day

A typical day might involve leading your team on a commercial installation site, commissioning electrical systems according to VDE standards, and troubleshooting grid integration issues. You could also spend time coordinating with project managers, reviewing energy management data, and planning upcoming work for your team. The 4-day week means longer days but an extra day off.

Who 1KOMMA5° is looking for

  • State-certified electrician or electronics technician with experience in commercial photovoltaic and new energy systems
  • Proven ability to lead and build a team, ideally up to 4 people, in electrical installation and commissioning
  • Strong knowledge of VDE 4105/4110 standards and grid connection regulations
  • Experience with PV systems, battery storage, energy management systems, and e-mobility integration into existing grids

Tips for this application

  • Highlight specific projects where you installed or commissioned commercial PV systems and followed VDE 4105/4110.
  • Describe your experience leading or building a team of electricians, including how you organized work for up to 4 people.
  • Mention any work with virtual power plants, energy management software, or grid integration to show alignment with 1KOMMA5°'s Heartbeat AI system.
  • Note your availability for remote work and willingness to travel within eastern Germany for commercial projects.
  • Reference the 4-day work week in your application to show you understand and value this benefit.

What to cover in your cover letter

Emphasize your hands-on experience with commercial PV, storage, and e-mobility installations. Show you can lead a team of up to 4 and ensure compliance with VDE 4105/4110. Explain how you have integrated systems into existing grids and optimized energy management. Connect your work to 1KOMMA5°'s goal of CO2-neutral buildings and decentralized energy.

Draft a cover letter

Research before applying

  • Learn how 1KOMMA5°'s Heartbeat AI and virtual power plant connect solar, storage, heat pumps, and EV charging to the electricity market.
  • Review the VDE 4105/4110 standards in detail, as they are explicitly required for this role.
  • Check 1KOMMA5°'s commercial and industrial projects in eastern Germany to understand the scale and type of installations.
  • Understand the company's goal of 1.5 million households by 2030 and how commercial projects contribute to it.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

  • How do you ensure compliance with VDE 4105/4110 during installation and commissioning?
  • Describe your approach to building and leading a team of up to 4 electricians for commercial projects.
  • What experience do you have with integrating PV, storage, and e-mobility into existing electricity grids?
  • How would you handle maintenance and optimization of grid connections and control technology?
  • Why do you want to work at 1KOMMA5° and how does your background fit their virtual power plant concept?
Practise interview questions

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Applying without demonstrating specific experience with VDE 4105/4110 or commercial PV systems.
  • Failing to show any leadership or team-building experience, since the role requires building a team of up to 4.
  • Ignoring the remote and regional aspect (eastern Germany) and not addressing willingness to travel or work remotely.

Deadline

No deadline is listed. Roles without a deadline usually close once the employer has enough candidates, so apply soon if you are interested.