Wind Project Development Expert, EDP

EDP

Location:
Germany, Hamburg ▼
Northern Germany
München

Category:
Energy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

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Job Description:

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. This role involves leading the development of onshore wind projects in Germany, including lifecycle management, stakeholder engagement, market intelligence, and institutional representation.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the development of onshore wind projects in Germany from early-stage prospecting through to handover for construction and operation
Manage the full project lifecycle from site identification to Ready to Build status
Support the construction activities until the Project is transferred to the Asset Operations Team
Identify and assess suitable locations for wind farm development
Originate and create new business and partnership opportunities
Negotiate land lease agreements with landowners, if needed
Coordinate with TSOs (Transmission System Operators) and DSOs (Distribution System Operators) to secure grid access
Oversee and coordinate technical and environmental studies, permitting processes, and stakeholder engagement
Identify and mitigate project risks (technical, regulatory and financial)
Lead community outreach and stakeholder engagement to build local support and mitigate opposition
Ensure compliance with internal processes, timelines, and budget targets
Manage co-development agreements with partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national authorities
Represent the company in permitting discussions and public consultations
Ensure transparent communication and alignment with regulatory bodies
Supervise and coordinate internal teams and external consultants
Ensure seamless collaborations across all projects’ phases
Monitor the German wind energy market
Identify potential partnerships or acquisition targets
Contribute to the preparation of project budgets, inputs and business cases
Monitor financial performance and support investment decisions
Represent the Company in industry forms, fairs, energy associations and with the grid operations
Advocate for the company’s interests in public and private sector engagements

Requirements:

University Degree in engineering, environmental sciences, or a related technical field
6-10 years of experience in onshore wind development in Germany
Deep understanding of the German wind energy market and permitting landscape
Strong project management and organizational skills
Technical know-how in the German wind sector
Ability to communicate well with land-owners as well as C-level executives
Proactive, autonomous, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Navigate the German EEG auction system (Bundesnetzagentur tenders)
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, international and cross-functional team
Fluent German
Fluent English (spoken and written)
Autonomous, adaptable and multi-skilled
Proactive and being able to prioritize workload
Ability to perform duties in a collaborative and multi-national working environment
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Strong presentation skills

What we offer:

Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace
Range of attractive benefits
Opportunities for development and internal mobility
Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
October 02, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Wind Project Development Expert

EDP

Location:Germany, Hamburg ▼Northern GermanyMünchen

Category:Energy

Contract Type:Employment contract