Senior Consultant with German - Energy Grid & Infrastructure Projects

Location: Wroclaw / Warsaw / Katowice - 2 days office/3 days remote

Senior Consultant with German - Infrastructure 

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

Our team is one of the largest real estate and infrastructure advisory groups, supporting private and public sector clients on complex transformation and infrastructure initiatives. We combine deep sector expertise with a strong global network and local market knowledge to deliver value across large-scale energy and transmission infrastructure projects.

We are currently looking for a Senior Consultant with experience in transmission grids, energy infrastructure, and project controls to support leading German and European energy-sector clients on strategic and operational engagements. 

Your key responsibilities

• Support the full project lifecycle of large-scale infrastructure and energy transmission projects.
• Provide consulting and project management support across planning, engineering, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Perform project controls activities, including cost management, schedule management, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Conduct technical assessments and feasibility studies for transmission grid and energy infrastructure projects.
• Monitor project performance against budgets, schedules, milestones, and quality standards.
• Develop and review project documentation, engineering plans, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, including clients, contractors, engineering partners, and project teams.
• Support business and operational transformation initiatives within the infrastructure and energy sector.
• Participate in on-site project reviews and technical assessments when required.
• Work with project management and collaboration tools such as Primavera, CDE Enterprise, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Ensure project compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations, including German standards such as VDE and DIN.
• Prepare and present technical reports, market assessments, project documentation, and client presentations.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong project management and project controls experience.
• Proven ability to manage complex infrastructure or energy projects in multi-stakeholder environments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in international and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to balance technical and commercial considerations when supporting clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in transmission grid or energy infrastructure construction projects.
• Hands-on experience in project controls, particularly:
  • Cost management
  • Schedule management
  • Quality management
• Experience working on cable transmission or grid infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of German regulations, industry standards, and technical frameworks, including VDE and DIN.
• Familiarity with HVDC/DC transmission projects will be considered a strong advantage.
• Experience with Primavera, CDE Enterprise, Jira, or equivalent project delivery tools.
• Fluent German and English language skills.
• High willingness to travel according to project requirements.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience working for German transmission system operators (TSOs) or engineering companies supporting these organizations.
• Prior exposure to large-scale German or European transmission infrastructure programs.
• Understanding of the regulatory and operational environment of the German energy market.