Grid Connection Permitting Technician

Verdalia Bioenergy; Madrid; Híbrido; EUR 48 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work model

Travel across Spain

Resumo da oferta

Verdalia Bioenergy in Madrid seeks a Connection Permitting Technician to lead the full permitting process for gas grid and electrical connections across biomethane projects. You will ensure regulatory, economic, and timeline feasibility up to Ready-to-Build (RTB) status.

Responsibilities include coordinating with utilities, municipalities, and engineering teams, and managing timelines while mitigating risks in a high-impact energy environment.

Qualificações

• Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Civil, Energy or similar).
• Specialization in energy regulation or infrastructure is a plus.
• Professional level of English is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the full permitting process for gas grid connections.
• Coordinate electrical connection permitting and utility liaison.
• Manage road access permits and coordination with municipalities and authorities.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Legal teams to identify risks and propose solutions.
• Develop and monitor connection schedules and anticipate administrative bottlenecks.

Conhecimentos

Technical communication

Project coordination

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Verdalia Bioenergy – Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain (On-site)

Verdalia Bioenergy is a fast-growing start-up transforming the renewable energy landscape through large-scale biomethane projects. We are mission-driven, ambitious, and building the future of sustainable energy with the speed and mindset of a high-growth scale-up.

We operate in a complex, high-impact industry, ideal for someone who thrives on challenge, responsibility, and building processes from the ground up.

Conditions

• Permanent contract
• Hybrid model: 1 day of remote work per week
• Working hours: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm (Fridays until 3:00 pm)
• Availability to travel across Spain

Role Overview

The Connection Permitting Technician will be responsible for leading and coordinating the full permitting process for all required connections in Verdalia's biomethane projects. This includes gas grid connection, electrical connection, road access, and auxiliary services.

The role ensures technical, regulatory, economic, and timeline feasibility until all permits and agreements required to reach Ready-to-Build (RTB) status are secured.

Key Responsibilities

Gas Grid Connection

• Conduct preliminary feasibility analysis (capacity, pressure, distance to grid)
• Liaise with distribution and transmission operators
• Request and follow up on connection studies
• Negotiate technical and economic conditions
• Coordinate basic engineering for the connection point
• Monitor progress until signing of technical and commercial agreements

Electrical Connection

• Apply for grid connection points (self-consumption or export)
• Coordinate with electricity distribution companies
• Track access and connection permits
• Manage associated financial guarantees
• Coordinate technically with plant engineering teams

Access and Auxiliary Services

• Process road access permits (regional, national, or municipal roads)
• Manage permits with municipalities and sectoral authorities
• Coordinate public domain interferences (water authorities, roads, railways such as ADIF, etc.)
• Oversee easements and rights of way

Internal Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering and Legal teams
• Identify critical connection risks at early stages
• Propose alternative technical solutions when needed

Timeline and Risk Management

• Develop and monitor connection schedules
• Identify administrative bottlenecks
• Anticipate technical requirements from utilities
• Support project prioritization strategy

Candidate Profile

Education

• Degree in Engineering (preferably Industrial, Civil, Energy, or similar)
• Specialization in energy regulation or infrastructure is a plus
• Professional level of English is a plus

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in the renewable energy sector (mandatory)
• Gas or electricity connection permitting
• Working with utilities, public administrations, or infrastructure stakeholders
• Experience in renewable gases (e.g. biomethane, biogas) is highly valued
• Strong technical communication skills
• Results- and deadline-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage multiple processes in parallel in a structured way