Grid Connection, Manager

Jinko Power; Milano; In loco; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Jinko Power in Milan is seeking an experienced Grid Engineer to lead feasibility studies and define bankable connection strategies for Italian projects. You will manage connection applications to Terna and DSOs, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with Italian grid rules throughout development, construction and energisation.

The role requires 5–8 years in grid-connection or renewable projects in Italy, strong knowledge of Terna processes, and fluency in Italian and

Competenze

• Education in Electrical Engineering or related field with relevance to power systems.
• 5-8 years of grid-connection or renewable-energy project experience in Italy.
• Knowledge of Terna and DSO processes, and Italian market procedures.
• Strong ability to review diagrams, studies and consultant deliverables.
• Fluent Italian and professional English, both written and spoken.

Mansioni

• Grid feasibility and strategy: assess capacity, connection points and constraints.
• Prepare and manage connection applications to Terna and DSOs.
• Oversee Italian connection process, including STMG/STMD steps and contracts.
• Interface with Terna, E-Distribuzione and DSOs; lead technical meetings.
• Coordinate grid studies and reviews of assumptions and results.
• Ensure compliance with TICA, Terna Grid Code and CEI/GAUDÌ rules.
• Review designs, diagrams, offers and consultant outputs for decisions.
• Manage schedules, budgets and risk; coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Provide input to investment decisions and due-diligence processes.

Conoscenze

Electrical engineering

Power systems

Project management

Stakeholder management

Documentation and reporting

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Strumenti

AutoCAD

GIS

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSS®E

Descrizione del lavoro

• Grid feasibility and strategy. Assess grid capacity, voltage level, connection points, route options, network constraints, reinforcement needs and potential curtailment; recommend the most bankable connection strategy for each project.
• Connection applications. Prepare, submit and manage complete connection applications and supporting technical data to Terna and the relevant distribution system operators (DSOs).
• Italian connection process. Manage the full procedural path, including STMG review and acceptance, authorisation-status updates, POD and STMD steps where applicable, connection contracts, fees, deadlines and operator deliverables.
• TSO/DSO interface. Act as the day-to-day technical contact with Terna, E-Distribuzione and other DSOs; lead technical meetings, clarification rounds and follow-up actions.
• Grid studies. Define scopes of work and coordinate internal specialists and external consultants for load-flow, short-circuit, reactive-power, protection, harmonic and dynamic studies; critically review assumptions, results and mitigation actions.
• Technical compliance. Ensure project compliance with the applicable TICA framework, Terna Grid Code, CEI 0-16, ARERA requirements and other relevant Italian and European grid-connection rules.
• Connection design review. Review single-line diagrams and the concept/design basis for MV/HV connection assets, including substations, transformers, underground/overhead lines, protection and control, metering, telecontrol/SCADA, plant controllers and reactive-power systems.
• Schedule, cost and risk. Maintain connection schedules, budgets, risk registers and decision logs; quantify impacts of grid works, network reinforcements, delays and operating constraints, and propose practical mitigation.
• Cross-functional delivery. Coordinate with project development, permitting, land, legal, investment, finance, procurement, engineering and construction teams so that connection facilities, cable routes, substation land and authorisations remain aligned.
• Transactions and investment decisions. Provide grid input to investment approval, project valuation, technical due diligence, acquisition, financing and divestment processes; clearly flag conditions, liabilities and residual risks.
• Construction to COD. Prepare a disciplined handover to engineering and EPC teams, support detailed design and construction interfaces, and coordinate grid-compliance documentation, testing, energisation and GAUDÌ-related activities through COD.
• Reporting and document control. Maintain accurate trackers, correspondence, portal records and technical files, and provide concise portfolio reporting to the Italy development leadership.

Our Requirements

• Education. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Experience. Typically 5-8 years of relevant grid-connection, power-systems or renewable-energy project experience, including strong hands-on experience in the Italian market.
• Project track record. Demonstrated responsibility for utility‑scale renewable or storage projects in Italy, with direct involvement from grid screening/application through an advanced development, construction or energisation milestone.
• Italian market knowledge. Practical knowledge of Terna and DSO connection processes, STMG/STMD documentation, TICA, the Terna Grid Code, CEI 0-16 and the relevant MyTerna/GAUDÌ workflows.
• Technical capability. Sound understanding of MV/HV systems, substations, transformers, cable/line connections, protection and control, reactive power, metering, SCADA/telecontrol and grid‑compliance studies.
• Technical review. Ability to review single‑line diagrams, grid studies, connection offers, design packages and consultant deliverables, challenge weak assumptions and translate findings into clear project decisions.
• Commercial and project discipline. Ability to manage consultants, budgets, schedules, contractual/technical interfaces and multiple projects concurrently, with strong ownership and attention to deadlines.
• Stakeholder management. Confident, constructive communicator able to work independently with network operators, authorities, consultants, EPC contractors and multicultural internal teams.
• Languages. Fluent Italian and professional English, both written and spoken.
• Tools. Strong Microsoft Office skills. Familiarity with AutoCAD and GIS is preferred; exposure to DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSS®E or equivalent power‑system software is an advantage, not a prerequisite.
• Mobility. Willingness to travel regularly within Italy; a valid driving licence is required.

Preferred Background

• Technology breadth. Experience across both utility‑scale solar PV and BESS or hybrid projects.
• Operator exposure. Direct experience with both Terna-connected projects and projects connected through one or more Italian DSOs.
• Lifecycle exposure. Experience supporting project acquisition/due diligence and at least one project through detailed design, testing or energisation.