Job
- Level
- Senior
- Location
- Karlsruhe
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Job Field
- Application
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent employment
Job Summary
In this role, you manage complex data center projects, planning, coordinating, and overseeing all phases, conducting site analyses, and collaborating closely with experts in energy infrastructure and project management.
Your role in the team
- Reporting to the Team Lead, the Project Developer (m/f/d) - Data Center is responsible for managing complex data center projects, including infrastructure upgrades and capacity expansions. Key responsibilities include planning, coordinating, and monitoring all project phases to ensure timely and budget-compliant execution.
- The core responsibilities include:
- Development of data center projects from the initial idea to construction readiness
- Identification, evaluation, and securing of suitable locations (Greenfield & Brownfield)
- Analysis of location factors such as network connectivity, availability of space, cooling, topography, and permitting feasibility
- Management of land use planning procedures and approval processes
- Coordination of planners, assessors, network operators, and authorities
- Participation in the development of technical concepts and layouts for data centers
- Close collaboration with teams from energy infrastructure, TGA, and grid connection.
- Support in land negotiations as well as in structuring complex projects
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Our expectations of you
Education
- Completed degree, e.g., in:
Qualifications
- Industrial Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Geography / Spatial Planning / Urban Planning
- Energy and Environmental Technology
- Real estate industry or comparable
- Data Center (ideally)
- Substations / Grid Connections
- Renewable Energies (Battery Storage, Wind, PV)
- Hydrogen Projects
- Industrial and Commercial Real Estate
- Very good understanding of:
- Location analyses and site valuation
- geographical and spatial planning contexts (e.g., regional planning, land use, infrastructure axes)
- Technical basic understanding, ideally in:
- Technical Building Equipment
- Power Supply / High Voltage
- Layout and Space Concepts for Data Centers
- Structured and independent working style
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset
- Negotiation Security
- Excellent German and English skills
Experience
- For this position, you ideally bring the following qualifications and experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in project development of large infrastructure projects, e.g.:
- Experience in the Data Center field is advantageous but not mandatory.
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What we offer
- Our complex projects greatly benefit from people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applications from all individuals who share our values and want to drive the energy transition forward with us.
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About Your Employer
Neoen Renewables Deutschland GmbH
Neoen Renewables Deutschland GmbH, based in Karlsruhe, is the German subsidiary of the company Neoen, which specializes in renewable energy. It is responsible for the development of projects for the generation of renewable energy, particularly from solar and onshore wind, as well as for battery storage.
Description
- Company Type
- Established Company
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Industry
- Power Sector, Economy
Project Developer - Data Center
- Location
- Karlsruhe
- Working Model
- Onsite
- Diversity
- Open for all genders
