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Available positions
Board
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About the role
As Project Manager and leader of GridVille, you are responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the organization. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring strategic alignment, and managing key areas such as contracts, finances, risk, and external relations. You lead project planning, balance priorities across groups, and ensure clear and effective communication throughout the organization.
Areas of Responsibility
Oversee overall project and organizational direction
Manage contracts, finances, and risk assessments
Lead project planning and strategic coordination
Balance activities and resources across groups
Ensure effective internal and external communication
Learning Outcomes
Experience in project and organizational leadership
Insight into financial and contract management
Skills in strategic planning and risk management
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
Exposure to sponsors and external relations
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About the role
As Deputy Project Manager, you support the Project Manager in the execution and coordination of GridVille’s activities. The role focuses on human resources, team coordination, and internal culture, while ensuring effective communication within the board. You also manage international coordination with GridVille Kathmandu and contribute to maintaining strong international relations.
Areas of Responsibility
Support project execution and coordination
Manage recruitment, HR processes, and team culture
Handle conflict resolution and internal communication
Coordinate board-level collaboration
Manage international relations and coordination
Learning Outcomes
Experience in leadership support and project coordination
Practical insight into HR and team management
Skills in communication and conflict resolution
Experience with international collaboration
Understanding of organizational culture development
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About the role
As Technical Leader, you act as the link between the board and the technical teams, ensuring alignment between strategic decisions and technical execution. The role involves overseeing group leaders, coordinating technical planning, and ensuring that project milestones and deadlines are met. You are also responsible for technical strategy execution, safety compliance, and facilitating effective knowledge sharing across teams.
Areas of Responsibility
Act as liaison between board and technical teams
Oversee and support technical group leaders
Coordinate technical planning and milestones
Ensure safety compliance and technical strategy execution
Organize technical meetings and knowledge transfer
Learning outcomes
Experience in technical leadership and coordination
Insight into project planning and technical strategy
Skills in mentoring and knowledge sharing
Understanding of safety and compliance processes
Experience working across organizational levels
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About the role
As Head of Marketing and Finance, you are responsible for overseeing financial management, budgeting, sponsorships, and marketing strategy. The role ensures brand consistency across all platforms, manages social media and promotional activities, and maintains strong relationships with sponsors and external partners. You contribute to the organization’s financial stability while supporting visibility and outreach.
Areas of Responsibility
Manage budgeting, finances, and financial planning
Handle sponsorships and external partnerships
Develop and maintain marketing and branding strategy
Oversee social media and promotional materials
Ensure financial stability and brand consistency
Learning Outcome
Experience in financial management and budgeting
Insight into sponsorship management and relations
Skills in marketing strategy and branding
Experience with external communication and outreach
Understanding of organizational financial stability
Management
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About the role
As Group Leader for Control Systems, you are responsible for leading the design and implementation of the microgrid’s control logic. The role involves developing robust control algorithms, optimizing automation strategies, and ensuring reliable integration between hardware and software components. You coordinate the team’s technical work, contribute to planning and execution, and collaborate closely with other groups to ensure that the control system functions efficiently and aligns with the overall system architecture and project goals.
Areas of Responsibility
Design and implement microgrid control logic
Develop control and automation algorithms
Integrate hardware and software systems
Coordinate tasks within the control team
Collaborate across technical teams
Learning Outcomes
Hands-on experience with control systems
Practical insight into microgrid automation
Improved system integration skills
Experience in technical leadership
Interdisciplinary teamwork experience
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About the role
As Group Leader for Hardware, you are responsible for leading the design, dimensioning, and implementation of the physical microgrid system. The role involves overseeing electrical and mechanical components, ensuring safe and reliable system integration, and supporting hands-on assembly and troubleshooting. You coordinate the team’s work and collaborate closely with other groups to ensure the hardware solution meets project requirements and safety standards.
Areas of Responsibility
Design and dimension physical microgrid components
Oversee electrical and mechanical system integration
Ensure compliance with safety and technical standards
Coordinate tasks within the hardware team
Support assembly, testing, and troubleshooting
Learning Outcomes
Practical experience with electrical and mechanical systems
Hands-on skills in system assembly and installation
Understanding of safety standards and technical compliance
Experience in technical coordination and leadership
Insight into interdisciplinary engineering projects
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About the role
As Group Leader for Monitoring Systems, you are responsible for leading the design and integration of sensors, data acquisition, and user interfaces for the microgrid. The role focuses on ensuring reliable real-time data collection, processing, and visualization to support system monitoring and performance optimization. You coordinate the team’s work and collaborate with other groups to ensure monitoring solutions meet technical and project requirements.
Areas of Responsibility
Design and integrate sensor and monitoring systems
Develop data collection, processing, and visualization solutions
Ensure reliable real-time system monitoring
Coordinate tasks within the monitoring team
Collaborate across teams on system integration
Learning outcomes
Experience with sensor systems and data acquisition
Practical insight into real-time data processing
Skills in visualization and system monitoring
Experience in technical coordination and leadership
Interdisciplinary project collaboration
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About the role
As Group Leader for Production, you are responsible for leading the design, construction, and mechanical solutions related to solar panel integration. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, industry regulations, and legal requirements, while maintaining quality and efficiency throughout the production process. You coordinate tasks, manage timelines, and collaborate closely with other teams to deliver reliable and compliant solutions.
Areas of Responsibility
Design and oversee mechanical solutions for solar integration
Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and legal standards
Manage tasks, workflows, and project timelines
Conduct quality assurance and risk assessments
Collaborate with other teams on system integration
Learning Outcome
Practical experience with solar energy systems
Understanding of safety and regulatory frameworks
Skills in quality control and risk management
Experience in technical leadership and coordination
Insight into interdisciplinary engineering projects
Members
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About the role
The control systems role is focused on ensuring that the GridVille energy system delivers a stable and continuous power supply to all users.
This is achieved by designing and implementing software-based control systems that intelligently manage the balance between energy production, consumption, and storage. The role involves creating algorithms and automation logic that respond dynamically to real-time changes in energy flow, optimizing how the grid operates under varying conditions.
It requires both a theoretical understanding of control engineering principles and practical programming skills to develop reliable, scalable solutions. By working at the intersection of software and energy systems, this role plays a critical part in the functionality and efficiency of the overall grid.
Areas of Responsibility
Develop software systems to coordinate energy production, consumption, and storage
Design control algorithms to ensure a stable and efficient energy supply
Monitor and adapt system behavior based on real-time data and grid conditions
Learning Outcomes
Understand how to design and implement control systems for energy applications
Gain experience in using software tools and programming to manage dynamic systems
Learn to analyze real-time data and apply feedback control for system optimization
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About the role
The hardware role is centered around designing and dimensioning the electrical grid for GridVille to ensure it operates safely, efficiently, and reliably.
This involves calculating energy needs and making informed decisions on the sizing of cables, breakers, and other key electrical components. The group is responsible for determining how much power the system will use and ensuring the physical infrastructure can support that load.
In addition to theoretical analysis, the role includes selecting real-world components—such as wires, fuses, circuit breakers, and distribution elements—based on both performance and safety standards.
The work requires close attention to detail, technical knowledge of power systems, and the ability to translate requirements into practical, buildable solutions.
Areas of Responsibility
Perform energy and power dimensioning for the electrical grid
Select appropriate cables, breakers, and protection components
Choose and document technical components that fit the system design
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to design and dimension electrical systems based on real-world energy requirements
Gain experience in selecting hardware components that meet electrical safety and performance standards
Develop an understanding of grid layout, current flow, and system protection in practical engineering scenarios
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About the role
The role focuses on securing the financial resources and components needed to support the development of GridVille.
This includes budgeting, tracking expenses, applying for funding or sponsorships, and ensuring that all financial activities are well-documented and aligned with the project’s goals.
The position may also involve coordinating purchases, managing supplier relationships, and working closely with other groups to allocate resources efficiently.
By maintaining a clear financial overview, the role helps ensure the long-term sustainability and success of the project.
Areas of Responsibility
Budget management and expense tracking
Funding applications and sponsorship outreach
Procurement of components and financial documentation
Learning outcomes
Understand the fundamentals of budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation in a project-based environment
Learn how to identify, approach, and communicate professionally with large companies for funding, sponsorships, and procurement
Develop skills in procurement, documentation, and supplier coordination
Improve teamwork, communication, and strategic planning abilities
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About the role
The role focuses on promoting GridVille to a broad audience by creating and managing engaging content across various platforms, including the website, newsletters, and social media channels.
This includes planning and executing communication strategies, designing visuals and written materials, and ensuring a consistent and professional brand identity.
The position also involves analyzing outreach performance and adapting campaigns to increase visibility, attract potential supporters or collaborators, and strengthen public interest in the project over time.
It plays a key role in building the project's reputation and expanding its reach within and beyond the organization.
Areas of Responsibility
Promote GridVille through the website, newsletters, and social media
Develop and maintain a consistent brand and communication style
Communicate with external partners and audiences to increase visibility
Learning Outcome
Learn how to design and implement effective marketing and communication strategies
Gain experience in content creation, digital marketing, and brand management
Strengthen skills in visual design, writing, and audience engagement
Understand how to measure and adapt outreach efforts based on data and feedback
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About the role
The monitoring role is responsible for designing and implementing the sensor systems that gather real-time data from the GridVille energy grid.
The team ensures that the control system receives accurate and reliable input by developing both the hardware and software needed to capture and transmit data effectively.
This includes designing custom circuit boards, integrating sensors to measure key parameters (such as voltage, current, and temperature), and writing embedded software to process and send this data to the cloud.
The role bridges electronics, embedded systems, and cloud integration, ensuring that the grid remains observable, measurable, and responsive.
Areas of Responsibility
Design and build circuit boards and sensor systems for grid monitoring
Develop software to read sensor data and transmit it to the cloud
Ensure accurate and reliable data flow to support the control system
Learning Outcomes
Learn how to design and prototype custom electronics for real-time data acquisition
Gain experience in embedded programming and cloud data integration
Understand the importance of reliable sensor data in system control and diagnostics
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About the role
The production role is responsible for building and implementing the physical systems that make up the GridVille microgrid.
This includes designing and constructing mounting structures for solar panels, installing fire-safe electrical enclosures, implementing proper grounding systems, and managing the procurement and installation of necessary materials.
The team ensures that all components are installed safely, reliably, and according to design specifications. Spanning from early planning and design to on-site installation and final commissioning, this role is essential in turning the project's technical concepts into a functioning energy system. It combines hands-on work with technical problem-solving and coordination across multiple disciplines.
Areas of Responsibility
Construct and install physical infrastructure for the microgrid (e.g., PV mounts, enclosures, grounding)
Procure materials and ensure quality installation on-site
Ensure safety, reliability, and compliance throughout installation and commissioning
Learning Outcomes
Gain practical experience in mechanical and electrical system installation
Learn how to interpret designs and execute them in real-world conditions
Develop skills in teamwork, safety procedures, and project execution from start to finish