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Salary analysis
Compared with the selected benchmark ("Market Average: Mid-Level Level"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 91% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,240–€6,300). The listed pay band (€292–€458) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 5 comparable listings.
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Average: Electrical Engineer | €2,350/per month | €4,250/per month | €6,650/per month |
| Pay in our data — not quoted in ad (Mid-Level) | €292/per month | €375/per month | €458/per month |
Job Role – Electrical Engineer Industry – (BESS) Duration – 12 months+ Location – North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Rate – Per/Day paid in € Type of Role – Freelance Languages – English C1, German C1 g2 are supporting a large IPP to recruit a Freelance Electrical Engineer to oversee specialised BESS construction projects located across North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Requirements: Must be a strong communicator in both German and English, written and verbally. A minimum of 10 years experience within electrical engineering positions. At least 2 years experience working on utility‑scale BESS. Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, MV/LV distribution, grid connection, and protection. Confident reviewing and advising on technical documentation relating to electrical design, grid compliance, and installation quality. Responsibilities: Verifying all electrical documentation Reviewing single‑line diagrams (SLDs) and protection concepts Working on specifications for electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear) Developing solutions for grid‑compliant connection Overseeing electrical work completed according to VDE/IEC standards and utility interface requirements
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Responsibilities
- Verifying all electrical documentation
- Reviewing single-line diagrams (SLDs) and protection concepts
- Working on specifications for electrical equipment such as transformers and switchgear
- Developing solutions for grid-compliant connection
- Overseeing electrical work according to VDE/IEC standards and utility interface requirements
Requirements
- Strong communicator in German and English, written and verbal
- Minimum 10 years experience in electrical engineering positions
- At least 2 years experience working on utility-scale BESS
- Strong working knowledge of electrical systems, MV/LV distribution, grid connection, and protection
- Experience reviewing technical documentation for electrical design, grid compliance, and installation quality
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