Head Of Grid Connection

Piper Maddox is seeking a Head of Grid Connections for a renewable energy company in Italy, focusing on utility-scale solar PV projects. The role involves managing grid connection processes, ensuring compliance with Italian grid codes, and acting as a technical interface with authorities. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years of experience in grid engineering, and fluency in Italian and English.
New Opportunity - Head of Grid - PV
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Role: Head of Grid

Location: Rome, Italy

Package: Competitive salary + bonus

Piper Maddox are supporting a growing renewable energy IPP focused on utility-scale solar PV projects across Italy. With a 4.1GW pipeline in development and delivery, they are looking to hire a Head of Grid Connections to join their Engineering & Construction team.

This is a key role responsible for ensuring efficient, compliant, and bankable grid integration across solar PV and PV + BESS projects.

Key responsibilities:

- Manage grid connection processes for utility-scale PV and hybrid projects

- Act as main technical interface with Terna, DSOs, and authorities

- Perform and review grid studies (load flow, short-circuit, dynamic analysis)

- Ensure compliance with Italian grid codes (Terna, CEI, ARERA)

- Define MV/HV connection solutions, substations, and transformers

- Support permitting and coordinate EPCs, consultants, and suppliers

- Assess grid constraints, curtailment, and connection capacity

- Support integration of BESS systems

Requirements:

- Degree in Electrical xdwybme Engineering

- 8+ years of experience in grid engineering (solar PV focus)

- Strong knowledge of the Italian grid and connection procedures

- Experience with Terna and/or e-distribuzione

- Familiar with tools such as DIgSILENT, PSSE, ETAP or PSCAD

- Fluent in Italian and English

Please apply or reach out to if you think this role would be a good fit