Role Description
Our client is looking for a Grid Connection Engineer to secure and optimize the grid connections needed to deliver their growing pipeline of solar PV, BESS, and wind projects in Spain. The role involves day-to-day tasks such as overseeing grid connection projects, conducting technical assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. This position will be based in Madrid, reporting to the Head of Grid, who is part of our European EPC Team.
Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish and English is a must-have, additional European languages, such as Italian are valuable;
- Master's degree or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and power systems;
- Up to 3 years of relevant experience in power systems, and grid connections in Spain, ideally within Spanish DSO/TSO or a Renewable Energy project developer;
- Knowledge of the IEC, Spanish, and European requirements for connecting power plants to the network.
- Clear, logical, and helpful communication style, with an ability to dig into the details as well as step back and communicate the bigger picture pragmatically and succinctly with a commercial and strategic mind, beyond the technical right answer.
- Proven ability to work across topics and projects in an organized, strategic, and value-adding way.
ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.