Grid Connection Manager
Pubblicato il 05-10-2026 - 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 cables a