Electrical and Grid Engineer

Statkraft has been making clean energy possible for over a century. That’s what we offer. 130 years of unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy. Because in the fight against climate change, we don’t see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

But there’s more work to be done – that’s why we need you to join us!

Location: Milan (preferred) and Rome, Hybrid

As Grid Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering aspects during grid connection process from TSO or DNO application through to the design and construction of our Italian solar, wind and battery storage projects.  You will work within our Italian engineering team and report to the Technical Manager Grid.  

Main responsibilities:

• Manage HV or MV grid connection engineering aspects of projects 
• Grid connection option / feasibility studies 
• Equipment selection, engineering design and calculations, from concept stage to construction
• Value engineering, health & safety designers risk assessment
• Preliminary grid studies i.e. short circuit study, load flow study, compliance with TERNA standards and simulation for specific projects
• Engagement with DNOs and TSOs
• Design reviews to ensure compliance with company standards and relevant industry codes & standards
• Manage and supervise third party engineers or external design services
• Preliminary capex cost estimates during development stage, identifying risks, exclusions, contingencies, and assumptions
• Provide technical support to management of the connection agreement
• Technical specifications for equipment and words tenders 
• Engineering support to tender and construction phase of projects 
• Electrical Engineering support for PV, Wind and BESS.

• Degree in Industrial Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in HV or MV electrical design, construction and development in Italy
• Experience and sound understanding of the grid connection process in Italy, from application to construction, including national standards and TERNA requirements applicable to the HV systems, including but not limited to CEI, IEC, Italian standards and TERNA Grid Code and relative annexes
• Experience of design software including AutoCAD, DigSILENT or ETAP or similar
• Ability to originate grid connection concept/preliminary designs and associated sizing calculations
• Ability to undertake grid code / network power system studies
• Experience with protection and control schemes
• Fluency in Italian and English; Spanish will be considered a plus
• Willingness to travel regularly across the country

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

This job ad is addressed to all genders, pursuant to Italian laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Candidates belonging to Protected Categories, pursuant to law 68/99, will also be positively evaluated.

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