Grid Connection Lead Portugal – Renewables

Nadara; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Nadara in Lisbon is seeking a Grid Connection Manager to lead Portugal grid-connection activities for renewables, from feasibility to final agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective interface with REN and DSOs.

You will define electrical design scope for HV/MV systems, coordinate with internal teams, manage stakeholder relations, and support procurement with technical specifications, driving standardized, robust designs across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–6+ years of experience in grid connection or electrical engineering within the Portuguese energy sector.
• Strong knowledge of REN transmission rules, DSO processes, ERSE regulation, and related stakeholders.
• Experience with grid-connection applications, network studies, and technical submissions to REN/DSOs.
• Excellent communication skills with internal teams, external partners, regulators, and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluent in Portuguese and English.
• Proficient in MS Office and technical engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full grid-connection process in Portugal from initial assessment to final agreement.
• Engage with REN, DSOs, municipalities, regulators, consultants to secure compliant solutions.
• Identify early-stage risks related to grid capacity, curtailment, and regulatory constraints.
• Define electrical layout for HV and MV systems across feasibility to executive design.
• Support procurement with technical specifications and interface with equipment manufacturers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Grid connection

Portuguese market knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Engineering software

Job description

Nadara in Lisbon is seeking a Grid Connection Manager to lead Portugal grid-connection activities for renewables, from feasibility to final agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective interface with REN and DSOs.

You will define electrical design scope for HV/MV systems, coordinate with internal teams, manage stakeholder relations, and support procurement with technical specifications, driving standardized, robust designs across multiple projects.