Senior Electrical Engineer - Grid Connection & Renewables

wpd Construction Italia S.r.l.; Puglia; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Meal vouchers

Team events

Hybrid work model

Job summary

wpd Construction Italia S.r.l. is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Electrical Engineering to drive grid connection infrastructure across renewable energy projects in Bari (preferred) or Rome, in a hybrid model. You will lead from feasibility to handover, coordinating with grid operators and internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in utility-scale renewables, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in Italian and English. Travel for site days will be necessary as part of project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in utility-scale renewable projects (grid connection focus).
• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken).
• Willingness to travel for several days at a time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of grid connections from feasibility to construction and final handover.
• Manage technical negotiations with grid operators and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as the reference point for electrical infrastructure (substations, cable routes, overhead lines).
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders; oversee contracts and third-party contractors.

Skills

Experience in grid connections

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Languages: Italian & English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

wpd Construction Italia S.r.l. is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Electrical Engineering to drive grid connection infrastructure across renewable energy projects in Bari (preferred) or Rome, in a hybrid model. You will lead from feasibility to handover, coordinating with grid operators and internal teams.

The role requires 5+ years in utility-scale renewables, strong stakeholder management, and fluency in Italian and English. Travel for site days will be necessary as part of project delivery.