Sr. Grid Connection Engineer

Climate17; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sr. Grid Project Engineer specialized in HV grid connection design for renewable energy projects in Italy. The role involves managing project stages, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and significant experience in HV design.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in MV/HV electromechanical design.
• At least 5 years in HV solution design and interconnection processes.
• Proficiency in English and Italian required.

Responsibilities

• Manage HV grid connection design for renewable energy projects.
• Conduct quantity surveys and develop the Bill of Quantities.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for project success.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Photovoltaics or Renewable Energy

Tools

MS Office

ETAP simulation software

Job description

The Sr. Grid Project Engineer will be responsible for managing all stages of HV grid connection design for renewable energy projects in Italy.



Key Responsibilities



HV Grid Connection Design

• Manage ICX (Interconnection) process.
• Supervise and optimize conceptual, schematic, and detailed HV grid designs.
• Prepare calculations, technical specifications, and drawings.

Project Budgeting & Planning

• Conduct quantity surveys.
• Develop the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for designs.

Technical Support

• Provide engineering input for site evaluations and characterizations.

Internal & External Coordination

• Coordinate with internal departments: Site & Permitting, Procurement, O&M.
• Collaborate with external consultants to secure ICX permits and achieve construction and energization milestones.

Stakeholder Management

Represent the company in meetings and negotiations with:

• Clients
• Suppliers
• Consultants
• Utilities (ENEL, TERNA)
• Regulatory authorities

Requirements



Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (mandatory)
• Master’s degree in Photovoltaics, Renewable Energy, or related field (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 8 years in MV/HV electromechanical design (substations and UG/OH lines)
• At least 5 years in HV solution design and interconnection processes (aligned with Italian standards and ENEL/TERNA procedures)

Languages

• Proficiency in English and Italian (required)
• Spanish (desirable)

Technical Skills

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• ETAP simulation software (desirable)