Engineering Grid Connection Manager
Pubblicato il 22-09-2026 - X-ELIO in Roma
Are you ready to join a leading global renewable energy company that is making a positive impact on the world?
We are X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned company and a global leader in the renewable energy sector; with over 3 GW of renewable projects (solar/BESS) built, we currently operate in 12 countries and have a development pipeline of 12 GW of solar and 14 GW of BESS capacity, and we are looking for you
- Reporting to: Engineering & Construction Manager Italy
- Based in: Rome or Palermo, Italy
The selected professional will be responsible for leading the engineering development and grid integration activities of utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects in Italy throughout the entire project lifecycle, from development and design to construction and commissioning.
The role is responsible for ensuring technical excellence, cost-effective engineering solutions, successful grid connection execution, and compliance with Italian regulatory requirements. Acting as the key technical interface with internal teams, consultants, EPC contractors, and grid operators,
the position plays a critical role in delivering bankable and technically optimized renewable energy projects
What will you do?
- Lead engineering activities during development, design, construction and commissioning phases of solar PV and BESS projects.
- Review and validate conceptual, basic and detailed engineering designs prepared by internal teams and external partners.
- Support technology selection, plant layout optimization and technical due diligence activities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable technical standards, regulations and company requirements.
- Technical Lead grid connection strategy and execution for renewable energy projects in Italy.
- Manage interconnection processes with grid operators, including ENEL and TERNA.
- Supervise the design and optimization of substations, transmission lines and HV connection infrastructure.
- Coordinate activities required to obtain grid permits, energization and