Engineering Leader Renewable Energy (m/f/d)

JOB DESCRIPTION
UL Solutions is an independent, global entity that has been dedicated to testing and certifying product safety for over 130 years. Our 14,000+ employees across the globe are dedicated to fostering safer living and working environments.
Our global expertise in energy and asset advisory services, due diligence, testing and certification, and software applications in solar, wind and offshore wind provides the expertise you need for product or project certification, early-stage feasibility and design, project development and financing, managing operational wind and solar projects, and extending the life of those projects. We have worked with customers across all continents, in all kinds of complex terrain and climate regimes. From small-scale microgrid systems for solar and storage that bring energy closer to a remote village to complex utility-scale wind and solar farms that power corporations and cities, UL Solutions can help support your project anywhere around the world.
As our global footprint continues to spread across the world, we are looking for an Engineering Leader Renewable Energy (m/f/d) to join or team in Bremen, Germany (hybrid or remote).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of 9 people to operational excellence in the field of evaluations and certifications (related to local and regional grid code compliance of power generating units, interconnection equipment and systems).
• Establish relationships with grid operators in the region and main countries in order to increase knowledge of their needs and our ability to serve them.
• Work closely with clients to assist them in meeting evolving regulatory standards for steady-state performance.
• Monitor and identify changes in grid codes regionally in order to drive necessary changes to maintain UL Solution's competitive readiness.
• Ensure effective workflow by engaging with cross-functional leads and customers in order to understand scope of projects and technical needs in order to assign resources effectively.
• Collaborate with other subject matter experts and Principal Engineers to facilitate cross-functional requirements and support development of new evaluation programs.

QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications:

• University degree (equivalent to a Bachelors degree) in Business Administration, Management, Engineering or related field plus generally five years directly related experience in Renewable Energy.
• Lean Sigma Green Belt or Lean Leadership Training, Gage R& R experience or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to manage employee performance using performance expectations and goals and responding to employee relations issues; prior experience leading teams, ideally globally, in a matrix organization, is a plus.
• Ability to promote services to technical and commercial decision makers, owners, operators, lenders as well as to investors; strategic and commercial mindset.
• Strong customer focus and strong interpersonal skills to establish trustful relationships, ability to sell and to close orders.
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team spirit and proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills in English and German.

What you'll experience at UL:

• Mission: For UL, corporate and social responsibility isn't new. Making the world a safer, more secure and sustainable place has been our business model for the last 130 years and is deeply engrained in everything we do.
• People: Ask any UL employee what they love most about working here, and you'll almost always hear, "the people." Going beyond what is possible is the standard at UL. We're able to deliver the best because we employ the best.
• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here as we eagerly anticipate the next innovation that our customers create. We're inspired to take on the challenge that will transform how people live, work and play. And as a global company, in many roles, you will get international experience working with colleagues around the world.
• Grow & achieve: We learn, work and grow together with targeted development, reward and recognition programs as well as our very own UL University that offers extensive training programs for employees at all stages, including a technical training track for applicable roles.
• Total Rewards: Competitive remuneration, annual bonus, flexible and hybrid or remote working arrangements, plus a strong commitment to corporate responsibility and sustainability efforts. All employees receive 2 Volunteer Days off per year to spend participating in an array of volunteer activities.

Does this resonate with you? We are eager to review your resume - you might soon play a part in creating a safer world!
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ABOUT THE TEAM
The world is increasingly electrified. From electric vehicles to renewable energy, being part of this team means being at the cutting edge of technology. That means our team is growing; we're investing in new opportunities, new training and new people, so we need people like you to help us answer big questions, redefine how we live and occasionally, blow things up in the name of safety science. Join our team, revolutionize the future of energy and help shape a more sustainable future.