Project Engineer (German speaker)

The Second Foundation Group is an international energy trading company with around 350 employees based in Prague (Czech Republic), Zug (Switzerland), Mainz and Berlin (Germany), Charlotte (USA), and Tokyo (Japan). We specialize in the physical trading of electricity across 21 markets in Europe, North America, and Asia. 

We focus on integrating and optimally marketing renewable energies and battery storage within the electricity market. Since 2023, the Second Foundation Group has been investing in its assets, particularly battery storage systems. With a portfolio of 15 battery storage projects with a capacity of over 500 MW, our next goal is to establish ourselves as a leading owner and operator of battery storage systems in Germany. Innovative and efficient storage solutions pave the way for deeper integration of renewable energy sources.  

To achieve this task, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. The Second Foundation Group employs some of the brightest minds from various disciplines, such as computer science, mathematics, and economics, to solve seemingly unsolvable problems in the energy markets. We empower people to grow, explore new ideas, and thrive as part of a team that values innovation and mutual support. With room to think freely and act independently, you’ll work on impactful projects, far from the constraints of traditional corporate setups. 

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in the execution and commissioning of Second Foundation Group’s growing battery storage portfolio. You’ll collaborate closely with our internal teams as well as with project developers, suppliers, and service partners to shape innovative solutions and advance impactful, sustainable energy projects. 

What would you work on? 

• You take full ownership of smaller EPC projects or projects focused solely on the delivery of equipment and software. 
• In larger EPC projects, you act as a Project Engineer, working closely with the Project Manager from project initiation through to handover to the customer. 
• You coordinate the planning, execution, acceptance, and follow-up of projects, including customized technical adjustments. 
• You independently conduct or support calculations and simulations for various use cases and business cases, and prepare the system design. 
• Based on operator requirements, you develop system solutions and lead them into implementation. 
• You are responsible for requirements analysis, requirements management, and technical specifications for all system components. 
• You support and oversee installation, commissioning, and site acceptance tests (SAT) on-site. 
• In the follow-up phase, you conduct a thorough project performance review and identify optimization potential (Lessons Learned). 
• You assist in the preparation of project documentation. 
• You serve as the interface between all internal teams, suppliers, and the system operator. 
• You continuously contribute to the optimization of technical and commercial competitiveness of the product portfolio and business processes. 
• You support project development by providing technical expertise in complex project contexts. 
• Together with the Site Manager and the responsible Quality and HSE Manager, you are jointly responsible for ensuring compliance with all health, safety, environmental (HSE), and regulatory standards on project-specific sites, as well as relevant customer requirements.

What makes you a great candidate? 

• Completed degree in engineering (e.g. industrial engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, renewable energy) or a comparable qualification. 
• Several years of experience in managing large-scale projects, ideally in the planning and execution of energy systems within the renewable energy sector. 
• A strong interest in renewable energy and battery storage technologies. 
• High level of eagerness to learn and the ability to quickly adapt to new areas of responsibility. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, combined with assertiveness. 
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking, paired with a structured, independent, and detail-oriented working style. 
• A high degree of reliability, initiative, and commitment. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365. 
• Willingness to travel within Germany and occasionally within the EMEA region. 
• Fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken, suitable for business contexts and negotiations. 
• A valid Class B driver’s license. 
• A people-focused mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

What do we offer?

• Competitive remuneration package with attractive variable component. 
• Working with absolute experts in algorithmic trading. 
• Flexible working hours and home office options. 
• High-end work equipment (devices optionally from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo). 
• Short decision-making paths and rapid development opportunities. 
• Individual training opportunities.