Electrical Engineer - Projects Development

Join Vestas Grid Solutions in MED to support wind project development by shaping grid connection strategies and technical design. You will collaborate with R&D, consultants, utilities, and the Project Development team to identify grid capacity, prepare connection applications, and supervise preliminary electrical design work. This role blends technical analysis with cross-functional coordination across Italy, Spain, and broader MED markets. You’ll help drive cost-efficient, compliant grid solutions that enable project delivery and sustainable energy growth.

• hybrid position in Rome
• up to 15% travel per year
• multinational, diverse team
• professional and personal development opportunities
• collaborative culture in Grid Solutions and Vestas Development
• opportunity to influence grid integration of wind projects

• Scouting grid connection procedures and engaging with System Operators in MED (Italy & Spain)
• Collecting grid atlas data and performing market analysis for MED
• Developing new grid-support tools with R&D and standardization efforts
• Leading technical meetings with consultants, contractors, grid operators, utilities, and customers
• Supporting Projects Development in grid capacity identification and preliminary electrical design management
• Identifying grid capacity availability and reviewing related network constraints
• Assessing grid capacity tenders and proposing technical solutions (eBoP, etc.)
• Coordinating preparation of preliminary electrical designs (substations, collection systems, equipment sizing) and interfacing with electrical/SCADA/civil
• Preparing and reviewing single line diagrams, layouts, and protection systems
• Negotiating Shared Infrastructure Agreements and ensuring compliance with Grid Connection Performance Requirements
• Coordinating electrical simulation studies to define plant performance per site conditions

• MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
• ≥3 years in a similar role with RES project developers or TERNA grid connection team
• Knowledge of grid connection applications and RES requirements
• Knowledge of HV and MV equipment
• Proficiency in Italian and English (written and spoken)
• Ability to work autonomously within an international team
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to reallocate priorities amid shifting timelines
• Ability to present technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to network with Grid Operators
• Ability to propose cost-effective grid connection solutions

• Team spirit
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong collaboration and networking with Grid Operators
• Grid capacity identification and market analysis
• Grid connection applications and documentation (e.g., STMG)
• Preliminary electrical design (substations, collection systems) and BOM