50Hertz Transmission GmbH | Germany | 10xxx, 14xxx, 13xxx, 12xxx Berlin | Permanent position | Full time / Home office | Published since: 19.10.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Substations of Grid Expansion Projects (m/f/d)
We are 50Hertz – one of the four transmission system operators in Germany. Together with the Belgian electricity grid operator Elia (Brussels), we form the internationally active Elia Group. At 50Hertz, over 2,500 people work to ensure that electricity flows reliably, low-loss and optimally controlled at all times over long distances. As a TSO, we play a central role in the realization of the energy transition in a social, technical and economic sense. Our goal: By 2032, we want to integrate 100 percent renewable energy safely and affordable into the network and system. Innovative We are driving the energy transition with future technologies and creative solutions. We are already thinking about this day and are ready to go new ways. Divers We work with people from different cultures and with diverse talents to achieve great things together. We always see diversity in every dimension as a chance. Responsible We are responsible for a reliable power supply and the sustainable expansion of the power grid. In order to master this task, it is self-evident to assume responsibility for each other. Community Our strong community and valuable cooperation ensure the success of our mission. This is why we actively promote the individual strengths and interests of our employees and support personal development.
Full time Heidestraße 2, 10557 Berlin Unlimited To the next possible date Job ID: 11611
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We are 50Hertz – one of the four transmission system operators in Germany. Together with the Belgian electricity grid operator Elia (Brussels), we form the internationally active Elia Group. At 50Hertz, over 2,500 people work to ensure that electricity flows reliably, low-loss and optimally controlled at all times over long distances. As a TSO, we play a central role in the realization of the energy transition in a social, technical and economic sense. Our goal: By 2032, we want to integrate 100 percent renewable energy safely and affordable into the network and system. Innovative We are driving the energy transition with future technologies and creative solutions. We are already thinking about this day and are ready to go new ways. Divers We work with people from different cultures and with diverse talents to achieve great things together. We always see diversity in every dimension as a chance. Responsible We are responsible for a reliable power supply and the sustainable expansion of the power grid. In order to master this task, it is self-evident to assume responsibility for each other. Community Our strong community and valuable cooperation ensure the success of our mission. This is why we actively promote the individual strengths and interests of our employees and support personal development.
Full time Heidestraße 2, 10557 Berlin Unlimited To the next possible date Job ID: 11611
That makes this job interesting for me: The energy transition changes the requirements for the 50Hertz transmission network. In order to be able to reliably transport electrical energy into the consumption centres in the future, the conversion and expansion of the transmission network is necessary. These include transformers and various special installations. Due to the growth of this department, we form two additional areas with responsibility for Southeast and North West of our network area. My tasks: Discipline leadership and coordination as well as professional guidance of the team, including recruitment, training, evaluation and further development as well as competence building of employees and team development, specialist management of external project staff assigned to the subject area, allocation of internal and external resources for projects and overarching topics to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the field; procurement of external project management expertise via service providers and freelancers, Organisation of cooperation in the field (including information flow) between all employees, advancing the continuous improvement of processes and processes in the field, the program and the business area, Strategic development of the subject area and participation in the further development of the programme, ensuring the necessary cross-departmental and cross-departmental cooperation (in particular with line areas and competence areas) and within the programme and business area to meet the objectives of the associated projects; If necessary, participation in the creation of concepts for technical and content issues (directives and guides), Active tracking and informing about new relevant developments, best practices and technologies, as well as the desire to continuously improve the knowledge and skills of the team, Responsibility for compliance with the safety rules and application of the agreed security procedures in the framework of the projects; ensuring the preparation, planning and execution of the associated (professional) projects within the meaning of the superordinate CAPEX and portfolio planning and in coordination with the programme management; tracking the regular project management processes in the associated projects (including risk, budget, schedule), coordination of reporting and internal approval processes on the projects of the subject area and the development of decision-making templates; Implementation of or participation in acceptances and management of acceptance commissions.
completed studies of electrical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering or comparable, experience in leadership of teams and the takeover of disciplinary leadership, evidence of at least three years of professional experience in project management (project management) with a focus on planning and construction of substations (220 kV, 380 kV), experience in technical negotiation in procurement and follow-up negotiations, Very good MS Office knowledge, SAP knowledge, experience in the application of AI-based tools in a professional context, experience in handling project management tools, driving licence and readiness to travel in the network area; Language knowledge: German (C1) and English (B2). No need, but of advantage: Project experience in the development of large turn key projects of special facilities such as Statcom, rotating phase shifters or the like.
Chance to advance the energy transition itself Working restaurant where three menus are freshly cooked daily Central location directly at the Berliner Hbf. Kita and parent-child office for short-term care shortages Promoting personal development Attractive remuneration and extensive social benefits Modern work equipment in a challenging working environment Interesting and demanding tasks with responsibility and great design space Occupational pension Flexikompass – this is so flexible: Flexible working hours with long-term account to support the work-life balance, The number of sliding days is not limited, No core working time, Mobile work (partially from home) possible. .
Location
![]() | 50Hertz Transmission GmbH | |
| 10557 Berlin | ||
| Germany |
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