Engineer IPP (m/w/d)

The strategic goal of BayWa r.e. is the creation of a focused and integrated project developer in the renewable energy sector. The aim is to realize projects exceeding 2 GW per year and to expand the company’s own IPP portfolio to a total capacity of over 1 GW after its optimization starting in 2026. For our IPP portfolio, we are looking for an Engineer IPP (m/w/d) to join our team full-time in Munich, Hamburg or Freiburg.

What you will do

1. Manage the technical due diligence of new assets to be added to the IPP portfolio (wind farms, solar farms, energy storage systems): yield evaluations, plant design, grid connection, SCADA, certification, equipment supply and operation & maintenance (O&M) contracts, spare parts.
2. Support IPP Asset Managers in assessing the technical performance of the IPP assets.
3. Provide IPP Asset Managers with technical advice on required O&M or retrofit/upgrades measures for IPP assets as well as the IPP asset management strategy.
4. Critically review in-house or third-party plant design based on experience with IPP plants in operation; establish technical requirements for future plants.
5. Analyze technical failures in IPP assets and derive recommendations for the O&M and spare parts strategy of these plants as well as equipment supply and plant design for future assets.
6. Evaluate technical operational risks and opportunities of IPP assets.
7. Liaise with global, regional and local engineering departments on a regular basis regarding new plant design, major technical issues encountered, best-practice sharing, etc.
8. Develop a network of internal experts and external engineering services companies that can support IPP in specific technical issues at hand.
9. Contribute to enhancing best-practice methods, processes, knowledge management, internal tools & templates.

What you’ll need to succeed

1. Relevant degree in a technical/engineering area: mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering, site assessment.
2. At least five years of professional experience in engineering of renewable energy power plants (wind and/or solar farms).
3. Sound technical and engineering capabilities, strong interest for all technical disciplines.
4. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Sound knowledge of power generation and transmission/distribution systems.
6. Creative and pragmatic with an ability to find solutions to challenging problems.
7. Organized and able to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
8. Ability to translate analysis into practical and implementable recommendations.
9. Naturally curious, self-motivated and enthusiastic.
10. Flexible attitude and ability to be proactive and act on own initiative.
11. A team player, willing to provide support to all colleagues.
12. Excellent English & German communication skills, both written (presentations, reports, documents) and spoken.
13. Excellent Microsoft Office knowledge, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
14. Ideally good understanding of energy markets.

What’s in it for you?

1. Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution.
2. Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment.
3. Mobile working.
4. Modern office atmosphere.
5. Company restaurant / Barista bar.
6. Discounted Conditions Fitness.

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

About BayWa r.e.

BayWa r.e. is the home for change makers. We r.e.think energy – how it is produced, stored and can be best used to enable the global renewable energy transition that is essential to the future of our planet. At BayWa r.e. we effect change globally. With locations in 30 countries, we have over 4,000 people already working across the world, collaborating with local businesses to proactively shape the future of the energy sector.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.