Grid Connection Manager
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