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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