Grid Connection & Commissioning Manager

SUNOTEC is Europe’s market leader in the construction of utility photovoltaic plants. Based in Sofia (Bulgaria) and Munich (Germany), the group currently employs over 2 000 people. With more than 630 solar power plants and over 10 GWp capacity built, SUNOTEC has made a significant contribution to a sustainable and green energy mix in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. SUNOTEC positions itself as an integrated solution provider, covering all services from geology, procurement, engineering and construction services to operations and maintenance and re-powering of plants with a large focus on BESS.

Expanding our team in Sofia, Bulgaria, we are looking for a Grid Connection & Commissioning Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the Head of Tax of the Group and the Tax Managers in all tax related affairs and provides updates on the progress of all active projects and tasks;
• Manages the commissioning of projects for solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage systems, ensuring compliance with approved procedures, safety protocols, and industry standards;
• Negotiates technical requirements, grid connection agreements, and timelines;
• Ensures all regulatory, environmental, and electrical standards for interconnection are met;
• Oversees the installation of high-voltage lines, substations, metering equipment, and communication links between the PV park and the grid;
• Organizes pre-commissioning checks and performance testing;
• Develops and maintains commissioning processes, prepares project-specific commissioning plans, and test protocols;
• Proactively identifies and escalates issues affecting project safety, budget, or schedule, proposing effective solutions when necessary;
• Prepares regular reports to management on project status and operations.

Requirements:

• Higher education – Technical degree related to energy networks and power equipment or equivalent experience;
• Extensive experience in the commissioning of solar photovoltaic system projects and in-depth knowledge of battery energy storage systems;
• Experience with wind power plants – considered an advantage
• Deep understanding of grid connection requirements and testing standards;
• Computer literacy – proficiency in software related to energy system management and power equipment;
• Fluency in English.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary;
• Full – time employment contract;
• Exciting opportunities in a dynamic, globally-driven company with a strong international presence;
• Additional health insurance incl. dental care;
• Multisport card;
• Positive working environment (relax zone, memorable team buildings and events, free drinks at the office, corporate gifts for different occasions).

In case your professional qualification corresponds to the above requirements, and you wish to join our growing team, please send us your CV in English.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Your documents and personal data will be treated as confidential and will be protected according to Bulgarian Data