Grid Access Development Manager

Hamilton Barnes ?; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 55.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Data Center Operator in Madrid is seeking a Grid Access Development Manager to identify, assess, and secure electrical capacity for new and existing data center developments across Spain. The role sits at the crossroads of energy infrastructure, grid connectivity and business development, combining technical know-how with market insight to evaluate opportunities and guide site strategies.

You will analyse capacity data, work with utilities and internal teams, and support the preparation of grid

Formación

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Approximately 2+ years in energy infrastructure, grid operations, utilities, consulting, or electrical engineering roles.

Responsabilidades

• Analyse grid capacity maps and infrastructure data from utility companies to identify viable connection opportunities for data center development.
• Collect, download, and interpret technical datasets (Excel files, GIS maps, grid reports, and utility planning documents) from distribution and transmission operators.
• Track and analyse historical and evolving grid capacity trends to anticipate future connection opportunities and constraints.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities linked to energy availability and infrastructure expansion for data center sites.
• Support the preparation and submission of applications for grid access and connection requests to transmission and distribution system operators.
• Participate in competitive processes and tenders for securing electrical capacity and grid access rights.
• Work closely with internal development, engineering, and strategy teams to align grid availability with future data center pipeline requirements.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including utilities, grid operators, and energy infrastructure providers.
• Support technical and commercial evaluation of connection costs, feasibility, and lead times for new infrastructure connections.
• Contribute to data-driven tools and automation (e.g. Python or similar) to improve analysis of grid and capacity datasets.

Conocimientos

Electrical infrastructure

Grid systems

Energy transmission

Data analysis

Python

R

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Electrical engineering degree

2+ yearsexperience

Educación

Electrical Engineering degree

Herramientas

Excel

GIS

Python

R

Descripción del empleo

Grid Access Development Manager - Madrid

An established data center owner-operator is seeking a Grid Access Development Manager to support the identification, assessment, and acquisition of electrical capacity for new and existing data center developments across Spain.

This role sits at the intersection of energy infrastructure, grid connectivity, and business development, with a strong technical focus on electrical networks and power availability. You will play a key role in identifying viable grid connection opportunities, analysing available capacity, and supporting strategic decisions around where and how future data center sites can be developed.

The position is highly analytical and commercially oriented, combining technical understanding of electrical infrastructure with market intelligence and opportunity identification. It is ideal for someone with a strong electrical background who is interested in energy markets, grid expansion, and infrastructure-driven business growth.

This is an opportunity to join a growing data center platform delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in one of Europe’s fastest-growing markets.

Responsibilities

• Analyse grid capacity maps and infrastructure data from utility companies to identify viable connection opportunities for data center development
• Collect, download, and interpret technical datasets (Excel files, GIS maps, grid reports, and utility planning documents) from distribution and transmission operators
• Track and analyse historical and evolving grid capacity trends to anticipate future connection opportunities and constraints
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities linked to energy availability and infrastructure expansion for data center sites
• Support the preparation and submission of applications for grid access and connection requests to transmission and distribution system operators
• Participate in competitive processes and tenders for securing electrical capacity and grid access rights
• Work closely with internal development, engineering, and strategy teams to align grid availability with future data center pipeline requirements
• Liaise with external stakeholders including utilities, grid operators, and energy infrastructure providers
• Support technical and commercial evaluation of connection costs, feasibility, and lead times for new infrastructure connections
• Contribute to data-driven tools and automation (e.g. Python or similar) to improve analysis of grid and capacity datasets

Required Skills

• Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, grid systems, and energy transmission/distribution networks
• Ability to interpret technical energy and utility data, including capacity maps, connection queues, and infrastructure constraints
• Strong analytical mindset with experience working with large datasets (Excel, GIS, or similar tools)
• Understanding of grid connection processes, access rights, and energy infrastructure contracting is highly desirable
• Strong communication and negotiation skills in a technical environment
• Proactive, results-driven approach with strong commercial awareness
• Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and business teams
• Familiarity with Python or R for data analysis or automation is an advantage
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Approximately 2+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, grid operations, utilities, consulting, or electrical engineering roles
• Strong understanding of electrical networks, grid capacity, or energy systems
• Exposure to data analysis, infrastructure planning, or energy market environments is highly beneficial
• Experience working with utilities, TSOs/DSOs, or infrastructure developers is a plus