Grid Connection Engineer

3 settimane fa

EmiliaRomagna, 45, Italia Opdenergy Tempo pieno
Opdenergy is a growing independent *renewable energy
* producer (IPP) with presence in Europe, United States and Latin America with more than 19 years’ experience. The company develops, builds, finances, manages and operates high quality *renewable energy
* projects in several countries, with a portfolio of 2,6 GW (1,9 operational and + 0,7 ready to build / under construction) assets in operations and construction, whole portfolio under development sums up to over 18 GW. We are seeking an *Grid Connection Engineer* to support our ongoing and future projects in Italy. What will you help with?
- Management of the entire *grid connection
* process, including communication with grid operators (e-distribuzione, Terna, etc.);
- Drafting and submission of medium and high voltage *grid connection
* applications;
- Analysis of technical outcomes ( *STMG
* / *STMD
* ) and verification of technical feasibility;
- Support during the development and permitting phases of projects, with a focus on electrical aspects;
- Collaboration with legal, permitting, and project management teams;
- Estimating costs and scheduling activities related to grid interconnection works;
- Coordination with designers and support in designing connection-side systems;
- Support in preparing tender processes for grid interconnection works, including defining the scope of work, reviewing bids, and selecting contractors;
- Evaluation of offers and follow-up during the tendering process;
- Support in preparing contracts to ensure that works are carried out in accordance with OPDENERGY’s requirements;
- Management and supervision of engineering and construction activities related to *grid connection
* works, in coordination with Project Managers and Site Engineers;
- Participation in key phases of commissioning;
- Performing site surveys and audits during construction.

Requirements:

- Degree in Electrical Engineering, *Energy
* Engineering, or a related field;
- At least 2–3 years of previous experience in the field of electrical connections for *renewable energy
* plants;
- Proven experience in the construction of HV substations;
- Proven experience in the construction of grid works with E-distribuzione;
- Knowledge of the Italian *Grid Connection
* Process (and *TICA
* );
- Excellent knowledge of the technical regulations for *grid connection
* in Italy and processes with Terna and local distributors;
- Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams, project drawings, and technical documentation;
- Good knowledge of electrical design software and Microsoft Office package;
- Proactive mindset, autonomy, and a strong team-working attitude;
- Written and spoken English proficiency. Spanish is a Plus Preferred

Skills:

- Knowledge in Electrical, Mechanical & Civil Engineering is considered an advantage;
- Experience in the construction of *renewable energy
* plants ( *solar
* , *wind
* & batteries) is considered an advantage. What do

we offer

- Remote working model with periodic visits to our offices in Bologna.
- A stable position with a permanent contract.
- Real opportunities for growth in a global and multicultural environment.
- Technical and language training courses as needed.
- Meal vouchers. *We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability stat
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