Grid Connection Engineer
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Grid Connection Engineer designs and delivers grid interconnection solutions for utility-scale renewable energy projects, coordinating with TSOs/DSOs and supporting permitting and technical due diligence.
About this role
Greenvolt Power is our segment dedicated to the ** Development & Construction** of utility-scale solar and wind projects. We value local expertise and empower our partners, counting already with business presence in more 16 countries (Europe & North America).
Greenvolt Power Spain is looking for a ** Grid Connection Engineer** to support the growth of our utility-scale renewable energy portfolio. This role focuses on the development, design, and delivery of grid interconnection solutions, ensuring technical feasibility, regulatory compliance, and cost-effectiveness across greenfield projects and acquisitions.
The successful candidate will act as a key interface with grid operators (TSOs/DSOs), lead interconnection design and permitting activities, and contribute to technical due diligence processes.
Key accountabilities
* Evaluate the compliance of grid connection solutions with Regulatory requirements, Grid codes and Environmental and permitting conditions
* Review all technical documentation and permits related to grid interconnection infrastructure.
* Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
* Follow-up on all grid interconnection activities during the project lifecycle
* Act as the primary interface with Transmission System Operators (TSOs) and Distribution System Operators (DSOs).
* Participate in and support negotiations of grid connection agreements with utilities.
* Review and guide the conceptual and basic design of interconnection infrastructure, including Substations, Overhead and underground lines
* Ensure designs comply with National grid codes, Utility standards and Environmental and permitting constraints
* Follow-up on the permitting process for interconnection facilities.
* Coordinate and oversee the preparation of technical studies and documentation.
* Review and supervise work delivered by external engineering consultants and contractors.
* Analyse and interpret utility studies, including:
* Feasibility studies
* Power flow and short circuit studies
* Stability and system impact studies
* Monitor and assess utility network expansion plans for project alignment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant experience in grid connection / interconnection engineering, preferably in renewable energy (solar, wind, storage).
- Experience working with TSOs/DSOs and utility interfaces.
- Proven exposure to utility-scale infrastructure projects.
- Power systems analysis
- Grid codes and connection requirements
- Substation and transmission line design
- Familiarity with power system studies (RMS and EMT, static and dynamic simulations).
- Knowledge of permitting processes and environmental constraints.
- Knowledge of Digsilent Power Factory, PSCAD and power systems simulation softwares
- Knowledge on Microsoft Office tools including MS Project.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and external contractors.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
- Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
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