Grid Connection Engineer

Greenvolt Group; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Greenvolt Power Spain is seeking a Grid Connection Engineer to support the growth of its utility-scale renewable portfolio. You will lead interconnection design, permitting, and interface with TSOs/DSOs across projects.

Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with grid codes, reviewing permits, performing power system studies, and coordinating with external consultants. A proactive, communicative engineer is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in grid connection/interconnection engineering, preferably in renewables.
• Experience with TSOs/DSOs and utility interfaces.
• Proven exposure to utility-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with grid codes, permitting processes, and environmental constraints.
• Knowledge of Digsilent Power Factory, PSCAD and power systems simulation software.

Responsabilidades

• Evaluate grid connection solutions for regulatory compliance and grid codes.
• Review technical documentation and permits for grid interconnection infrastructure.
• Lead interconnection design and permitting activities across projects.
• Coordinate with TSOs and DSOs and negotiate grid connection agreements.
• Review and guide design of substations, lines, and interconnection infrastructure.
• Perform utility studies (power flow, short circuit, stability) and interpret results.
• Monitor permitting processes and ensure environmental constraints are met.
• Coordinate and supervise work delivered by external engineering consultants.

Conocimientos

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Multi-project management

Educación

Electrical/Power Systems Engineering degree

Herramientas

Digsilent Power Factory

PSCAD

Power system simulation software

MS Project

Descripción del empleo

Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the Development & Construction of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in more 16 countries (Europe & North America).

Greenvolt Power Spain is looking for a Grid Connection Engineer to support the growth of our utility-scale renewable energy portfolio. This role focuses on the development, design, and delivery of grid interconnection solutions, ensuring technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness across greenfield projects and acquisitions.

The successful candidate will act as a key interface with grid operators (TSOs/DSOs), lead interconnection design and permitting activities, and contribute to technical due diligence processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Evaluate the compliance of grid connection solutions with Regulatory requirements, Grid codes and Environmental and permitting conditions
• Review all technical documentation and permits related to grid interconnection infrastructure.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Follow-up on all grid interconnection activities during the project lifecycle
• Act as the primary interface with Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (DSOs).
• Participate in and support negotiations of grid connection agreements with utilities.
• Review and guide the conceptual and basic design of interconnection infrastructure, including Substations, Overhead and underground lines
• Ensure designs comply with National grid codes, Utility standards and Environmental and permitting constraints
• Follow-up on the permitting process for interconnection facilities.
• Coordinate and oversee the preparation of technical studies and documentation.
• Review and supervise work delivered by external engineering consultants and contractors.
• Analyse and interpret utility studies, including:
• Feasibility studies
• Power flow and short circuit studies
• Stability and system impact studies
• Monitor and assess utility network expansion plans for project alignment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in grid connection / interconnection engineering, preferably in renewable energy (solar, wind, storage).
• Experience working with TSOs/DSOs and utility interfaces.
• Proven exposure to utility-scale infrastructure projects.
• Power systems analysis
• Grid codes and connection requirements
• Substation and transmission line design
• Familiarity with power system studies (RMS and EMT, static and dynamic simulations).
• Knowledge of permitting processes and environmental constraints.
• Knowledge of Digsilent Power Factory, PSCAD and power systems simulation softwares
• Knowledge on Microsoft Office tools including MS Project
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and external contractors.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.

We want an energy transition for everyone from everyone!