Grid Connection, Manager

• Grid feasibility and strategy. Assess grid capacity, voltage level, connection points, route options, network constraints, reinforcement needs and potential curtailment; recommend the most bankable connection strategy for each project.
• Connection applications. Prepare, submit and manage complete connection applications and supporting technical data to Terna and the relevant distribution system operators (DSOs).
• Italian connection process. Manage the full procedural path, including STMG review and acceptance, authorisation-status updates, POD and STMD steps where applicable, connection contracts, fees, deadlines and operator deliverables.
• TSO/DSO interface. Act as the day-to-day technical contact with Terna, E-Distribuzione and other DSOs; lead technical meetings, clarification rounds and follow-up actions.
• Grid studies. Define scopes of work and coordinate internal specialists and external consultants for load-flow, short-circuit, reactive-power, protection, harmonic and dynamic studies; critically review assumptions, results and mitigation actions.
• Technical compliance. Ensure project compliance with the applicable TICA framework, Terna Grid Code, CEI 0-16, ARERA requirements and other relevant Italian and European grid-connection rules.
• Connection design review. Review single-line diagrams and the concept/design basis for MV/HV connection assets, including substations, transformers, underground/overhead lines, protection and control, metering, telecontrol/SCADA, plant controllers and reactive-power systems.
• Schedule, cost and risk. Maintain connection schedules, budgets, risk registers and decision logs; quantify impacts of grid works, network reinforcements, delays and operating constraints, and propose practical mitigation.
• Cross-functional delivery. Coordinate with project development, permitting, land, legal, investment, finance, procurement, engineering and construction teams so that connection facilities, cable routes, substation land and authorisations remain aligned.
• Transactions and investment decisions. Provide grid input to investment approval, project valuation, technical due diligence, acquisition, financing and divestment processes; clearly flag conditions, liabilities and residual risks.
• Construction to COD. Prepare a disciplined handover to engineering and EPC teams, support detailed design and construction interfaces, and coordinate grid-compliance documentation, testing, energisation and GAUDÌ-related activities through COD.
• Reporting and document control. Maintain accurate trackers, correspondence, portal records and technical files, and provide concise portfolio reporting to the Italy development leadership.

Our Requirements

• Education. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience. Typically 5-8 years of relevant grid-connection, power-systems or renewable-energy project experience, including strong hands-on experience in the Italian market.
• Project track record. Demonstrated responsibility for utility‑scale renewable or storage projects in Italy, with direct involvement from grid screening/application through an advanced development, construction or energisation milestone.
• Italian market knowledge. Practical knowledge of Terna and DSO connection processes, STMG/STMD documentation, TICA, the Terna Grid Code, CEI 0-16 and the relevant MyTerna/GAUDÌ workflows.
• Technical capability. Sound understanding of MV/HV systems, substations, transformers, cable/line connections, protection and control, reactive power, metering, SCADA/telecontrol and grid‑compliance studies.
• Technical review. Ability to review single‑line diagrams, grid studies, connection offers, design packages and consultant deliverables, challenge weak assumptions and translate findings into clear project decisions.
• Commercial and project discipline. Ability to manage consultants, budgets, schedules, contractual/technical interfaces and multiple projects concurrently, with strong ownership and attention to deadlines.
• Stakeholder management. Confident, constructive communicator able to work independently with network operators, authorities, consultants, EPC contractors and multicultural internal teams.
• Languages. Fluent Italian and professional English, both written and spoken.
• Tools. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS is preferred; exposure to DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E or equivalent power‑system software is an advantage, not a prerequisite.
• Mobility. Willingness to travel regularly within Italy; a valid driving licence is required.

Preferred Background

• Technology breadth. Experience across both utility‑scale solar PV and BESS or hybrid projects.
• Operator exposure. Direct experience with both Terna-connected projects and projects connected through one or more Italian DSOs.
• Lifecycle exposure. Experience supporting project acquisition/due diligence and at least one project through detailed design, testing or energisation.