Grid Connection Manager

ILOS; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 60.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A renewable energy company in Rome is seeking a Grid Connection Manager to oversee the grid connection strategy for solar projects in Italy. The role involves liaising with regulatory bodies and managing technical teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. Candidates should have a degree in electrical engineering, over 3 years of relevant experience, and fluency in Italian and English. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Servizi

Benefits, including travel allowance

Competenze

• 3+ years of experience delivering grid connections for large solar projects in Italy.
• Strong understanding of Italian regulatory and grid rules.
• Confident working with Terna and local utilities.

Mansioni

• Lead early grid checks for optimal connection options.
• Review connection applications and negotiate terms.
• Direct designers and contractors to meet grid rules.

Conoscenze

Grid connection leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Commercial negotiation

Project management

Fluent in Italian and English

Formazione

Degree in electrical engineering or similar

Descrizione del lavoro

Grid Connection Manager

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

€60,000-€70,000 + benefits

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.