Grid Connection Manager - Italy Lazio

Grid Connection Manager - Italy
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

Core behavioural responsibilities for all employees Agility We Lead with Agility  Integrity We Act with IntegrityExcellence We Empower ExcellenceCareWe Value Care 

Integration of our four core values into our employment processes and frameworks allows Elgin to recognise and respect individual employees for their personal contributions to their roles, their colleagues, stakeholders, and ultimately to the renewable energy sector. We see sustainability as every employee's responsibility and weaving sustainable practices into our values is paramount to the culture we seek to create. We are adding a Grid Connection Manager to our Italian team, based in our office in central Rome. The Grid Connection Manager will provide technical engineering expertise to support the grid connection activities for Elgin's project pipeline of Solar and BESS sites; through the scouting, feasibility,  development and delivery phases. To manage the connection application process and review to advise the development team. ?  

What you will do: 

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Manage and coordinate the connection process for a portfolio of solar PV and energy storage projects from preliminary feasibility studies through the grid connection process. Assess grid connection options for both high and medium voltage connected Solar PV and energy storage projects to ensure optimal connection strategies are pursued for both contestable and non-contestable works in line with project development requirements. Engage with Terna and Distribution System Operators (DSOs) to negotiate connection strategies and costs, ? ensuring the best possible project outcomes. Implement robust processes to appropriately manage technical and commercial risk at all project phases. Appoint and co-ordinate third-party consultants to undertake activities including power systems analysis, engineering design and grid code compliance assessments. Manage a database of grid connection costs for primary,  secondary and auxiliary electrical equipment associated with the connection of Solar PV and energy storage projects to assist in financial modelling for prospective projects. Progressively establish sound engineering standards,  systems and procedures for Elgin's grid connection activities. Support the delivery of Elgin's project pipeline to energisation by providing electrical engineering guidance throughout the design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases. Review documentation and provide input at the concept design, detailed design and construction phases to ensure successful project delivery while also maintaining compliance with network operator and Grid Code requirements. ? ? Develop procurement tender documentation to be issued for each connection type and assist in the assessment of contractor tender proposals. Support project construction and commissioning activities by co-ordinating and witnessing testing activities, analysing plant performance, and working pro-actively with Network Operators to resolve issues. To be fluent in Italian is essential. Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering or related discipline. 5+ years' experience working in a connections-focussed environment within a grid operator, power system engineering consultancy or similar in the Italian market. Site experience in Solar PV plants and/or high voltage substations is desirable but not essential. Evidence of working successfully on multiple projects to demanding deadlines.