How to apply for Senior Technischer Planer Elektro AC für PV & New Energy (m/w/d) – Gewerbe & Industrie - 1KOMMA5° Commercial & Industrial Solutions

1KOMMA5°

About 1KOMMA5°

1KOMMA5° provides holistic CO2-neutral building solutions with decentralized clean energy, mobility, and heat supply. The Commercial & Industrial Solutions division supports all commercial and industrial companies in Germany on their path to CO2 neutrality with safe, efficient, and innovative New Energy systems. This role is remote and focuses on planning electrical AC systems for commercial and industrial PV, battery storage, and charging infrastructure projects.

About the role

As a Senior Technical Planner Electrical AC for PV & New Energy, you will create AC plans for commercial PV systems, battery storage, and charging infrastructure up to fast-charging projects. You will coordinate with grid operators to define optimal feed-in points and grid connection solutions, perform network and cable calculations, and create concept and detailed SLDs in EPLAN and Simaris. You will also plan in low and medium voltage areas including transformer stations, transducer measurements, and TAB-compliant design, and provide technical support to sales.

A typical day

A typical day might involve creating AC plans for commercial PV projects, performing network and cable calculations in EPLAN and Simaris, and coordinating with grid operators to define feed-in points. You may also support the sales team with technical assessments and work on low and medium voltage planning for transformer stations. The role is remote, so communication with team members and external partners is primarily virtual.

Who 1KOMMA5° is looking for

  • Has several years of experience in electrical planning for PV, battery storage, and charging infrastructure, including fast-charging projects.
  • Is proficient in EPLAN and Simaris for creating SLDs and performing network and cable calculations.
  • Has experience with low and medium voltage planning, including transformer stations, transducer measurements, and TAB-compliant design.
  • Can coordinate external service providers for grid connections and system certifications, and support sales with technical assessments.

Tips for this application

  • Highlight specific experience with AC planning for commercial PV, battery storage, and charging infrastructure, including fast-charging projects.
  • Detail your work with grid operators to define feed-in points and grid connection solutions, as this is a key responsibility.
  • Show proficiency in EPLAN and Simaris by providing examples of SLDs, cable lists, and circuit diagrams you have created.
  • Mention any experience with low and medium voltage planning, transformer stations, and TAB-compliant design.
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate external service providers for grid connections and system certifications, and your experience supporting sales with technical evaluations.

What to cover in your cover letter

In your cover letter, focus on your hands-on experience with AC planning for commercial PV, battery storage, and charging infrastructure. Describe a specific project where you coordinated with grid operators to define feed-in points and grid connection solutions. Detail your use of EPLAN and Simaris for network and cable calculations and SLD creation. Mention your experience with low and medium voltage planning, including transformer stations and TAB-compliant design.

Draft a cover letter

Research before applying

  • Research 1KOMMA5°'s Commercial & Industrial Solutions division and its focus on CO2-neutral buildings and New Energy systems.
  • Understand the German regulatory framework for PV, battery storage, and charging infrastructure, including TAB and grid connection requirements.
  • Look into the typical projects 1KOMMA5° handles for commercial and industrial clients, such as fast-charging projects and transformer stations.
  • Check the company's website and recent news to understand their market position and any recent projects or partnerships.

Likely interview topics

Based on the job description, expect questions about:

  • Describe a project where you created AC plans for a commercial PV system with battery storage and charging infrastructure. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
  • How do you approach coordination with grid operators to define optimal feed-in points and grid connection solutions?
  • What is your experience with EPLAN and Simaris for network and cable calculations and SLD creation?
  • Can you explain your process for planning in low and medium voltage areas, including transformer stations and TAB-compliant design?
  • How do you support sales with technical assessments and existing system analyses?
Practise interview questions

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Avoid generic cover letters that do not mention specific experience with AC planning for PV, battery storage, and charging infrastructure.
  • Do not omit details about your proficiency with EPLAN and Simaris, as these are key tools for the role.
  • Avoid failing to provide concrete examples of coordinating with grid operators and external service providers.

Deadline

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