Berlin's electricity distribution network operator managing 35,200 km of cables
Stromnetz Berlin operates the power distribution grid serving Berlin's 3.7 million residents across three voltage levels. The tech stack reveals a Microsoft-centric enterprise (Office 365, Azure, Intune, SharePoint) paired with industrial engineering tools (AutoCAD, EPLAN, DIALux) — typical of critical infrastructure, but the hiring velocity and project list signal active modernization. Active recruitment in engineering (42 open roles) and a slate of digital twin, grid modernization, and substation planning projects indicate a multi-year push to digitalize core operations while maintaining reliability.
Notable leadership hires: Project Lead Web Applications
Stromnetz Berlin GmbH operates the electricity distribution network for Berlin, responsible for delivering power to all residents, businesses, and public institutions across the city. The company maintains approximately 35,200 kilometers of cable running through three voltage levels, with the majority of infrastructure buried underground to protect reliability. Founded in 1884, the company now employs 1,001–5,000 people and is scaling toward smart-grid and digital infrastructure, including digital twin development and standardized control system architecture. Current work spans substation construction, grid modernization, transformer installation, and process digitalization across technical operations.
Core stack: Microsoft 365, Azure DevOps, SQL Server, Power BI, and AutoCAD. Industrial-specific tools include EPLAN, DIALux (lighting design), and Signavio (process modeling). Infrastructure runs on Windows Server, Linux, and Citrix for remote access.
Primary initiatives: power grid modernization, digital twin development, substation and transformer station construction, standardization of control system architecture, and process digitalization. The company is also modernizing the 36,000 km Berlin network and optimizing internal procurement and quality controls.
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