Grid Specialist

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

The Grid Specialist supports the identification, assessment, coordination, and follow-up of grid connection matters for IREN's data center development pipeline in Spain. The role provides technical and administrative support to grid-related activities, helping evaluate connection options, track grid milestones, coordinate information with utilities and technical advisors, and maintain accurate documentation for development decision-making.

Working within the Development Department and reporting to the Senior Grid Manager, the Grid Specialist contributes to the progression of development projects by supporting grid feasibility analysis, connection application processes, technical interface coordination, and the monitoring of grid-related risks and dependencies as IREN expands its renewable-powered AI and high-performance compute infrastructure platform.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Grid Manager, the Grid Specialist is responsible for:

• Support the assessment of grid connection opportunities for IREN's Spanish development pipeline, gathering and reviewing information related to capacity availability, connection points, technical constraints, and network development plans.
• Prepare and maintain grid-related trackers, documentation, application records, milestone registers, and status updates to ensure clear visibility of connection progress and pending actions.
• Coordinate technical inputs with internal development, land, planning, engineering, legal, and permitting teams to support the integration of grid requirements into project development plans.
• Support communication and information exchange with grid operators, utilities, technical consultants, and other external stakeholders, ensuring that requests, submissions, and responses are properly followed up.
• Contribute to the review of technical studies, grid impact assessments, connection offers, and related documentation, identifying relevant assumptions, requirements, risks, and dependencies for internal consideration.
• Monitor grid-related risks, constraints, deadlines, and dependencies, escalating relevant issues to the Senior Grid Manager to support timely decision-making and project progression.
• Support the continuous improvement of grid information management, reporting templates, and coordination processes, contributing to a consistent and scalable approach to grid development within IREN Spain.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 3-6 years of experience in grid connection, electrical infrastructure, utilities, energy development, renewable energy, data center development, or related technical project environments.
• Good understanding of electrical grid connection processes, transmission and distribution interfaces, connection applications, technical studies, capacity assessment, and utility stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to review and organise technical information, grid documentation, connection milestones, risks, dependencies, and project data in a clear and structured manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with project tracking, GIS, electrical modelling, or reporting tools will be positively valued.
• Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to coordinate information across internal teams and external technical stakeholders.
• Fluent Spanish and professional English are required; experience in international, high-growth, or mission-critical infrastructure environments will be positively valued.

Compensation

• Compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, and equity (long-term incentive)
• Medical, dental and insurance coverage.
• Wellhub: access to gyms, fitness classes and wellness services.
• Pluxee: flexible benefits for meals, transportation and childcare expenses.