Energy Operations Engineer

About Withthegrid

Withthegrid is a rapidly growing European scale-up in the cleantech sector. We assist grid operators and renewable energy producers in managing their infrastructure more intelligently and efficiently.​

Our Asset Monitoring Platform (AMP) provides real-time insights into the condition of networks through IoT technology. This enables our clients to monitor their assets more efficiently, resolve faults faster, and plan maintenance more effectively.​

Our Teleport team focuses on increasing flexibility in the electricity grid. With our Teleport Gateway, owners of renewable energy sources and batteries can smartly control their assets and better respond to fluctuations in supply and demand. This helps both grid operators and energy producers accelerate the energy transition.​

We collaborate with major players such as Vandebron, Groendus, Stedin, TenneT, Gasunie, Vattenfall, and Eneco. Would you like to contribute to this while further developing your technical and problem-solving skills? Keep reading!

Your position as Energy Operations Engineer

• You ensure that Teleport Gateways become operational and perform optimally at our customers’ sites.

• Together with our customers and your team, you'll design the best configurations for complex energy systems. How many solar panels are behind a transformer? What’s the capacity of the grid connection? Can a battery always discharge at full power?

• Based on your ongoing conversations with the customer,you will configure Teleports based on their specific energy assets (such as solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles) and perform remote Site Acceptance Tests and help develop smart local logic for the Teleport.

• You'll troubleshoot connection issues together with installers

• You’ll manage inventory and coordinate shipments of Teleport Gateways, at least until we have fulfillment centers in place.

• You’ll collaborate with our Energy Systems Software Engineers to develop smart control models that contribute to a stable and sustainable energy grid.

Thanks to your efforts, we’ll move from megawatts sold to megawatts in operation and play a pivotal role in making the grid reliable and secure!

Who are we looking for?

• You have a degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.

• You're a hands-on problem solver who enjoys getting things done.

• You're curious and understand the challenges customers face and know how to turn those into solutions.

• You’re a sharp thinker with strong business acumen: you understand business processes and can align technical solutions accordingly.

• You thrive in a dynamic, fast-growing international environment.

• You’re technically proficient and have a strong interest in energy and technology.

• You have excellent communication skills in English (any other language is a plus!), and you’re great at stakeholder management.

• Basic knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript is a plus.

• Basic understanding of IT networks is a plus.

• Basic understanding of energy systems is a plus.

How do we work at Withthegrid?

At Withthegrid, we operate in a dynamic and rapidly growing environment where collaboration and innovation are central. Our office is in Utrecht, but we offer flexibility for remote work. Mondays and Wednesdays are our regular office days, but you're welcome at our office any day.​

Every day, we start together at 9 AM with a short stand-up to ensure everyone is informed and can support each other. We believe in a culture of trust and responsibility, providing you ample space to develop. You'll receive guidance from experienced professionals and access to a network of experts in the sector.​

Diversity and inclusivity are highly valued: we appreciate different perspectives and believe they contribute to innovation and better results. We are with 45 employees coming together from all different backgrounds and nationalities.

What do we offer?

• A challenging role in a high-impact industry.

• A salary between €2,750 and €4,100, plus a company profit-sharing plan (SAR).

• Opportunities for development and growth, working with an experienced team that supports your development.

• Pension contribution, 25 vacation days, travel allowance, and a monthly expense allowance for your laptop and mobile.
  The chance to work in a fast-growing cleantech scale-up accelerating the energy transition.