Electrical Engineer - Projects Development
Pubblicato il 09-10-2026 - Vestas Wind Systems in Roma
Overview
Join Vestas Grid Solutions in MED to support wind project development by shaping grid connection strategies and technical design. You will collaborate with R&D, consultants, utilities, and the Project Development team to identify grid capacity, prepare connection applications, and supervise preliminary electrical design work. This role blends technical analysis with cross-functional coordination across Italy, Spain, and broader MED markets. You’ll help drive cost-efficient, compliant grid solutions that enable project delivery and sustainable energy growth.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- hybrid position in Rome
- up to 15% travel per year
- multinational, diverse team
- professional and personal development opportunities
- collaborative culture in Grid Solutions and Vestas Development
- opportunity to influence grid integration of wind projects
Responsabilità
- Scouting grid connection procedures and engaging with System Operators in MED (Italy & Spain)
- Collecting grid atlas data and performing market analysis for MED
- Developing new grid-support tools with R&D; and standardization efforts
- Leading technical meetings with consultants, contractors, grid operators, utilities, and customers
- Supporting Projects Development in grid capacity identification and preliminary electrical design management
- Identifying grid capacity availability and reviewing related network constraints
- Assessing grid capacity tenders and proposing technical solutions (eBoP, etc.)
- Coordinating preparation of preliminary electrical designs (substations, collection systems, equipment sizing) and interfacing with electrical/SCADA/civil
- Preparing and reviewing single line diagrams, layouts, and protection systems
- Negotiating Shared Infrastructure Agreements and ensuring compliance with Grid Connection Performance Requirements
- Coordinating electrical simulation studies to define plant performance per site conditions
Requisiti fondamentali
- MSc or BSc in Electrical Engineering/Power Systems
- ≥3 years in a similar role with RES project developers or TERNA grid connection team
- Knowledge of grid connection applications and RES requirements
- Knowledge of HV and MV equipment
- Proficiency in Italian and English (written and spoken)
- Ability to work autonomously within an international team
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to reallocate priorities amid shifting timelines
- Ability to present technical topics to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to network with Grid Operators
- Ability to propose cost-effective grid connection solutions
- Team spirit
- Effective communication and presentation skills
- Strong collaboration and networking with Grid Operators
- Grid capacity identification and market analysis
- Grid connection applications and documentation (e.g., STMG)
- Preliminary electrical design (substations, collection systems) and BOM