Grid Connection Specialist for Renewable Data Centers

Iren Group; Cáceres; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IREN seeks a Grid Specialist to support grid connection activities for its Spain-focused data center development pipeline. You will assist feasibility analyses, manage connection applications, track milestones, and coordinate with utilities and technical advisors to keep information accurate for decision-making.

Reporting to the Senior Grid Manager, you will help identify risks, maintain documentation, and support process improvements for grid information management as IREN expands

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong ability to review and organise grid documentation, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; GIS or modelling tools are a plus.
• Fluent Spanish and professional English.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment of grid connection opportunities for IREN's Spanish development pipeline.
• Prepare and maintain grid-related trackers, documentation, records and milestone registers.
• Coordinate technical inputs with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support communication with grid operators, utilities and consultants; ensure follow-up of requests and responses.
• Review technical studies, grid impact assessments and offers; identify risks and dependencies.
• Monitor grid-related risks and deadlines; escalate issues to the Senior Grid Manager.
• Assist in improving grid information management and coordination processes.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Coordination across teams

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Energy/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

GIS

Electrical modelling

Job description

IREN seeks a Grid Specialist to support grid connection activities for its Spain-focused data center development pipeline. You will assist feasibility analyses, manage connection applications, track milestones, and coordinate with utilities and technical advisors to keep information accurate for decision-making.

Reporting to the Senior Grid Manager, you will help identify risks, maintain documentation, and support process improvements for grid information management as IREN expands