Grid Engineer
Job description
The Green Recruitment Company partnered with a Spanish IPP in search of a Grid Engineer to support their rapidly expanding portfolio in Italy.
With more than 30 onshore wind and Solar PV projects in Italy.
Role Overview:
As a Solar PV Project Engineer, you will be a key player in the engineering, permitting, and execution of utility-scale PV plants across Italy. From technical design and feasibility to documentation and compliance, your contributions will ensure high-performance, regulation-aligned renewable energy projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Design the engineering and connections of Solar PV and Data Centre plants.
Develop and optimize PV system designs: module layout, system sizing, and electrical configuration.
Prepare grid connection engineering and documents to upload to Terna.
Carry out energy yield analyses, technical feasibility studies, and evaluate layout alternatives.
Design internal electrical networks, medium/high voltage substations, and overhead transmission lines.
Prepare comprehensive technical documentation (excluding Environmental Impact Assessment) required for Sole Authorization, Grid Connection, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
Perform technical due diligence and provide support for follow-ups related to grid access and connection requests.
Requirements:
MSc or Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, or similar.
At least 2 years of experience in the design and engineering of Solar PV and onshore wind projects in the development and EPC phase.
Experience uploading documentation with Terna:
Strong understanding of Italian grid regulations and authorization processes.
Proficiency in PVsyst, AutoCAD and QGIS.
Experience with Sole Authorization processes and technical documentation for grid connection.
Member of Albo and the capacity to sign and modify projects.
Fluent English and Italian
Willingness to travel across project locations in Italy.