Grid Connection Manager

ILOS; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A renewable energy firm is seeking a Grid Connection Manager to lead the MV & HV grid connection strategy for solar projects in Italy. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, 3+ years in delivering grid connections, and strong knowledge of Italian regulations. Fluency in both Italian and English is essential. This role involves liaising with utilities, overseeing design and construction, and ensuring compliance for successful project delivery.

Competenze

• 3+ years delivering grid connections for large solar projects in Italy.
• Experience with storage or wind projects is a plus.
• Ability to review grid studies and turn findings into actions.

Mansioni

• Own the end-to-end MV & HV grid connection strategy.
• Lead early grid checks to choose the best connection option.
• Review and validate connection applications and drive them to a signed offer.
• Act as the main contact with Terna and local distribution companies.
• Plan and run grid work from design through build, testing and safe switch-on.

Conoscenze

Electrical engineering knowledge

Strong knowledge of Italian regulatory and grid rules

Commercial skills

Communication skills

Fluent in Italian and English

Formazione

Degree in electrical engineering or a similar technical field

Descrizione del lavoro

Grid Connection Manager

Full-time / Hybrid (3 days a week in our Rome office)

Who are ILOS?

ILOS is a fast-growing renewable energy company with a strong presence across Europe, backed by AXA IM Alts and committed to accelerating the energy transition. Since 2018, we have developed, built, and operated large-scale solar PV projects across seven core markets.

The role overview

As Grid Connection Manager, you will own the end-to-end MV & HV grid connection strategy and delivery for ILOS’s Italian projects, from capacity scanning and application through design, commercial/legal negotiation, construction, commissioning and compliance. You’ll be the primary interface with Terna (TSO) and E-dis (DSOs), aligning development and delivery teams to secure timely, cost‑efficient connections that maximise export and long‑term asset value.

Tasks

• Lead early grid checks to choose the best connection option for each site.
• Review and validate connection applications and drive them to a signed offer.
• Act as the main contact with Terna and local distribution companies to keep decisions and timelines moving.
• Direct designers and contractors so the plant, controls and metering meet Italian grid rules.
• Close the commercial terms for the connection, including scope, costs, guarantees and land rights.
• Plan and run the grid work from design through build, testing and safe switch‑on.
• Complete all registrations and metering so the project can export and get paid from day one.
• Maintain a live risk register and lead actions to reduce grid limits, outages and cost overruns.
• Set simple, repeatable processes for quality checks and applications, and report clear progress and risks to the business.
• Set Grid connection budget for Projects and monitor costs till completion.

Profile

• Degree in electrical engineering or a similar technical field.
• 3+ years delivering grid connections for large solar projects in Italy; storage or wind experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Italian regulatory and grid rules and the connection process from application to final approval.
• Confident working day‑to‑day with Terna and local utilities to solve issues and keep timelines on track.
• Solid understanding of substation and cable design, electrical safety systems, plant controls and metering.
• Able to review grid studies and turn the findings into clear design and construction actions.
• Strong commercial skills to agree on scope, costs, guarantees and supplier contracts.
• Clear communicator who aligns engineers, contractors and authorities.
• Fluent in Italian and English, with a full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Project Management
• Consulting
• Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Services for Renewable Energy
• Electric Power Generation
• Electric Power Transmission, Control and Distribution