Grid Capacity & Data Center Development Lead

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

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