Grid Connection Manager
Pubblicato il 02-10-2026 - Taylor Hopkinson | Powered by Brunel in Italia
Taylor Hopkinson is supporting an international renewable energy company in the appointment of a Grid Connection Manager to join its Italian project development activities.
The successful candidate will take ownership of the grid connection workstream across a portfolio of utility-scale renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on solar PV, BESS and hybrid assets .
The role covers the connection lifecycle from initial grid assessment and connection strategy through to advanced development, construction interface, energisation and commercial operation. It is a hands-on position requiring strong technical knowledge of the Italian electricity network, combined with the ability to coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the grid connection strategy for new projects, assessing available capacity, connection solutions, voltage levels, network constraints, reinforcement requirements and potential curtailment.
- Manage the preparation and submission of grid connection applications and the associated technical documentation to Terna and relevant DSOs.
- Oversee the different stages of the Italian connection process, including STMG/STMD activities, connection offers, contracts, fees, milestones and operator requirements .
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with Terna, E-Distribuzione and other network operators , representing the company in technical discussions and resolving outstanding matters.
- Coordinate external consultants and internal technical specialists undertaking power-system and grid studies , including load flow, short-circuit, reactive power, protection, harmonic and dynamic analyses.
- Ensure that projects remain aligned with the applicable Italian grid-connection regulations and technical standards , including TICA, Terna Grid Code, CEI 0-16 and relevant ARERA requirements.
- Provide technical input on the design of connection infrastructure, including substations, transformers, MV/HV cab