Den Bosch or Amsterdam
Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus

Statkraft now has a great opportunity for a Project Developer (Grid) to join the team in The Netherlands. The role can be based either in Den Bosch or Amsterdam.

In this role you will closely work together with a team of circa 20 project and business developers developing onshore wind projects, ground mounted solar projects and related technologies. You will be responsible for developing commercially viable grid connection structures for the various wind and solar projects the team is working on. In addition, you will bring in general Dutch legal grid knowledge expertise.

In order to maintain a good understanding of developments in the Dutch grid and future possibilities, you will regularly engage with the national and regional grid operators and other parties active in this field.

Why Statkraft?

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 125 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us. 

Key activities and responsibilities:

• Supporting projects through the development phase with the main aim to:
• Analyse and identify opportunities to connect power plants to the grid
• Utilising this knowledge to propose cost-effective grid connection solutions for our projects
• Track relevant policy around grid, system services and capacity in The Netherlands.
• Ensure the developers are aware of key changes and their implications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry groups, system operators and regulators.
• Be primary point of contact in Statkraft for network companies’ customer managers.
• Attend relevant industry meetings and seminars to develop and maintain excellent industry knowledge.

About you:

• University degree within relevant field, ideally (electrical) engineering, (business) economics and/or legal
• Preferably 1-2 years work experience with renewable projects
• Any knowledge of the System Services and Capacity market in NL is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication, relationship building and management skills including organisational ability and a target oriented; demonstrated ability to prioritize.
• Strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook skills expected.
• Independent self-starter. Ability to manage a large workload, often providing support to processes managed by colleagues, while prioritizing tasks and effectively juggling competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English.

What we offer:

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities and the future. Together, we work on the front lines of changing the game for renewable energy. From hydrogen development to algorithmic trading and everything in between. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

• Professional and personal development in an exciting company
• A positive working environment characterised by competence, responsibility and innovation
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes 

Interested?

For us the ideas of our committed and ambitious colleagues make the difference. If you want to share our passion for renewable energy and be a part of tomorrow’s energy world, please apply through our online application form.

Please note: Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. We conduct background checks on qualified applicants before hire.