Smart Grid Experts in Germany
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René Welland
Last position:
Conference Operator at Brähler Systems GmbH
- Developed the iOS/Android Delegate App and the Conference Operator
- Updated and developed a user-friendly conference environment and real-time video streaming
- Optimized the overall conference experience by implementing customizable features for flexible setup
- Enhanced the efficiency and usability of conference technology, enabling a seamless workflow and improved participant interaction experience
Mohammed Alsaadi
Last position:
Consultant: Senior Power System Engineer at DEME, CWD, DERlab, LifePower
- TSO, DSO grids simulation and analysis
- Grid design integration of 3.4 GW RES and 400 MW of BESS for a large-scale green hydrogen plant
- Grid connection requirements for RES and BESS connection (50kW - 1MW)
- Requirements for providing Ancillary Services to the TSO from the flexible assets
- Expertise in Pre-FEED/FEED studies, EPC tender preparation, bid evaluation, and supplier negotiations for HV/MV substations and renewable integration projects
- Support for EPC design reviews, technical documentation, and FAT/SAT supervision across solar, wind, and hybrid energy systems
Erik Schmalz
Last position:
Project Manager, Subproject Manager, PMO at Martinswerk GmbH / Huber Advanced Materials
- Filled a short-term staffing gap for this project.
- Continued multiple projects and cleared documentation backlogs.
- Familiarized the support team with agile practices (self-organization, task prioritization).
- Took over project control and stakeholder management.
- Acted as the communication link between technical staff, users, and project owners.
- Served as Agile Coach for the team.
Jan Bergholz
Last position:
Freelance Project Manager at SDE
- Provide strategic consulting and lead technical projects in the energy and IT sectors.
- Develop smart grid concepts including microgrids and charging infrastructure.
Hans-Dieter Göttlich
Last position:
Consulting Engineer at Ingenieurbüro HDG
- Consulting, design, grid planning, and grid construction for electrical networks.
- Carrying out feasibility checks and analyses, system concepts, condition assessments, and determination of the power balance.
- Calculating cable cross-sections, creating technical checklists, and carrying out quality and visual inspections.
- Focus on the sectors of multi-family homes, business centers with underground garages, industrial parks, supermarkets, hotels, high-rise buildings, and hospitals.
- Creating feasibility analyses, grid connection checks, and approval procedures for charging infrastructure and EE systems.
- Project management for certification processes in the field of PV systems, solar parks, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
- Charging infrastructure planning based on building, technical, electrical, economic, and legal requirements.
- Carrying out grid calculations and simulations including load flow, short-circuit, and harmonic analyses.
- Use of planning tools such as SIMARIS design, SIMARIS project, hagerCAD, Caneco ONE, and EPLAN Electric P8.
- Coordinating grid connection activities with grid operators and authorities to ensure connection technology.
- Carrying out certifications of electrical systems in accordance with VDE-AR-N 4105 and 4110.
- Developing IoT solutions and intelligent grids (smart grid technology, concepts, and architectures).
David Vinci
Last position:
Customer Co-Creation Project Manager; Venture Associate (Venture Clienting Program Manager) at Siemens Energy
- Responsible for developing collaborative innovation projects with customers
- Responsible for opportunity discovery and qualification
- Lead of sales development process
- Management of cross-functional teams to develop innovative proposals
- Customer and stakeholder relationship management
- Customer and market intelligence
- Developing lessons learned and blueprint projects for improvement of global sales approach
- Problem identification: helping business units identify problems solvable with start-up support
- Stakeholder engagement: supporting smooth communication between all stakeholders
- Ecosystem building: increasing networking and exchange between start-up ecosystem and business unit
- Adoption roadmap: support selected start-ups for successful adoption of their solution/service within the organisation
- Representation: increase venture clienting and startup awareness within the organisation
Artur Nidens
Last position:
Software Engineer for industry
- Update of embedded Linux kernel, UBoot and relevant packages to latest version on TI AM3358
- Focus on GPU (SGX driver)
- Adoption of kernel, bootloader and drivers to run seamlessly with user applications
Johannes Weicksel
Last position:
Head of Sales and Business Development at CampusGenius GmbH
Skills: Private5G, Strategy&Execution, Sales, PartnerManagement, NewLogos, BrandAwareness
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Statistics of experts using Smart Grid
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Experience
18 years
Position duration
2.5 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Top industries
Energy, Automotive, Information Technology
Certification focus areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Human Resources
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
67%
Doctorate
33%
Certifications per freelancer
3
Most common languages
German, English, Portuguese
Speak two or more languages
88%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Germany using Smart Grid
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
About the technology
Grid basics
Smart grid work combines power systems with digital control, sensing, and data exchange. It supports the modern electricity network behind renewables, storage, EV charging, and flexible demand. Searchers may also look for smart grid, intelligent grid, or intelligent electricity grid work.
What experts deliver
- Grid automation and monitoring
- Smart meter and telemetry integration
- Demand response and load balancing
- DER, storage, and EV charging coordination
- SCADA, control room, and field data flows
Core skills
Strong specialists understand grid operations, communication protocols, data modeling, and fault handling. They work with utility platforms, OT and IT interfaces, and event-driven systems that need low-latency, reliable behavior. In Germany, they often collaborate with utilities, grid operators, and energy tech teams in mixed remote and on-site setups.
Ecosystem fit
Smart grid projects often touch IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, MQTT, OPC UA, and smart meter gateways. Experts may also support ADMS, EMS, OMS, GIS, and analytics layers that turn field data into actions. The best professionals know how these pieces fit without breaking operational safety.
When to bring in help
Bring in freelance expertise when a rollout needs faster integration, a legacy network needs modernization, or a pilot must move into production. Companies also look for outside specialists when data quality is uneven, vendor systems do not align, or a utility program needs extra domain depth.
What good looks like
Good professionals ask about topology, latency, failover, and control responsibilities before writing anything. They document interfaces clearly, test against realistic grid events, and respect operational constraints. They also know when to keep logic simple so the system stays stable under pressure.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Smart Grid — answered in short.
Smart Grid work supports the digital control of electricity networks. It is used for monitoring load, integrating renewable generation, managing storage, coordinating EV charging, and reacting to grid events. The goal is a network that can see, decide, and act faster than a traditional one.
A classic grid project focuses mainly on lines, transformers, and protection. Smart Grid adds communications, automation, analytics, and two-way data flow between devices and control systems. That means the work spans both electrical behavior and software integration.
A strong Smart Grid specialist usually brings SCADA, OT network knowledge, and data integration skills. Depending on the scope, experience with IEC protocols, smart meters, cloud data pipelines, and cyber security is also valuable. For Germany-based work, utility domain knowledge is often just as important as tool knowledge.
For a pilot, a Smart Grid expert can often move fast if the scope is narrow and the interfaces are clear. Production work needs deeper experience because reliability, testing, and rollback planning matter more. If the project touches control logic or live operational data, senior domain skill is worth it.
Smart Grid work is broader than SCADA alone. SCADA focuses on supervisory control and plant visibility, while smart grid projects also cover distributed energy resources, demand response, metering, and grid flexibility. Many strong specialists know SCADA well, but not every SCADA professional has smart grid depth.
Much of Smart Grid work can be done remotely, especially interface design, data modeling, testing, and documentation. On-site time is still useful for site surveys, commissioning, and work that depends on control room or field equipment access. In Germany, many projects use a mix of remote collaboration and local visits.
Look for a Smart Grid professional who asks about protection schemes, data latency, system boundaries, and fallback behavior. Good work is clear, testable, and safe under failure conditions. Strong answers mention operational risk, not just feature delivery.
Not exactly. Smart Grid includes smart meter integrations, but it also covers automation, grid coordination, flexibility services, and control systems across the network. If a project only involves meter data, the scope is narrower than a full smart grid program.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Grid in their recent projects is 107 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 856 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Grid in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 33% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Grid in their recent projects have 18 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.5 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Grid in their recent projects are German (100%), English (88%), and Portuguese (25%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Grid in their recent projects are Energy (88%), Automotive (63%), and Information Technology (63%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Smart Grid in their recent projects are Information Technology (75%), Product Development (75%), and Project Management (75%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Smart Grid
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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