Grid Manager Onshore - Italy

We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’.

We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside.

Discover more about our business here: https://nadara.com/about/

Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect.

Discover more about our culture and approach here: https://nadara.com/living-the-company/

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Main responsibilities

• Manage the grid connection processes and applications from initial assessment to final agreement, including engagement with key stakeholders and early identification of potential risks and issues;

• Analyse potential connection options, associated costs, potential impacts on the programme and associated risks, providing technical inputs to risk registers;

• Work closely with the regional teams within the Nadara Group including project managers, project engineers, and business development managers to develop and manage project design for multiple projects;

• Monitor onshore transmission regulatory regimes and development to address the challenges and opportunities it represents for projects in Italy (and potentially other countries);

• Participate in consultations and forums with government, regulators, TSOs and other stakeholders related to the development of onshore renewable energy;

• Definition of the electrical layout of the project (feasibility/basic design/executive design), with main focus on HV and MV systems;

• Choice of the main equipment of the electrical project (cables, power transformers, substation layout etc.);

• Technical support to Procurement Dept. during Request for Proposals for electrical station and main electrical equipment;

• Preparation of Nadara technical specifications to fulfill standardization purpose;

• Discussion with equipment manufacturers to verify products and compatibility with the project.

Required skills & experience

• Bachelor or master’s in electrical engineering or related discipline.

• At least 5-6 years of experience in a similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of the Italian energy industry, including a clear understanding of the key concepts, regulation and stakeholders

• Knowledge and experience of the connection application process for E-Distribuzione and TERNA, including Web portals, Executive Engineering and Regional differences from the TSO/DSO

• Excellent communication skills (internal and external stakeholders and partners, technical and non-technical)

• Full clean driving license

• Fluent in Italian and  English.

• Knowledge of MS Office

Desirable skills & experience:

• Management of consultants and contractors

• Understanding and experience of environmental and sustainability aspects

• Knowledge of other technologies e.g hydrogen

• Additional languages skills

Pay and benefits

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes flexible working policy, development and training opportunities, a wide range of initiatives dedicated to wellbeing and mental health. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Renewable Energy providers in the world then please do get in touch with us!

Equality and equity

Our company is an Equal Opportunities Employer with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity (DEI). DEI provides an anchor for our long-term business strategy and permeates through our day-to-day culture, ensuring people of all backgrounds can thrive.

We hire based on merit, competence, and qualifications, with salary determined on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

We’ll achieve our vision through the energy and expertise of talented people like you. Join us and help secure the future of people and the planet!

What do we expect from you?

We expect from you passion, commitment and, most of all, the desire to learn in each activity you’re tasked with. We always look for enablers of growth!

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