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Electrical- Grid Solutions Engineer- Taranto (IT)
Posted 24 July 2025
Requisition ID 67866
Location(s)
Taranto, TA, IT
Work experience Professional
Type of position Full-Time
Job Family Engineering
Do you want to improve grid-connection and plant control systems across the Mediterranean with an international team?
Vestas Mediterranean “Grid Solutions” is a international department designing and managing grid‐connection, compliance, and control systems across the full project lifecycle—from Development to Sales, Construction, and Service—in the Mediterranean region (Southern & Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East).
You’ll collaborate with professionals in Spain, Italy, France, and even team members in South Africa—making it a multicultural environment.
Responsibilities
As part of our team, you will:
* Stay ahead of grid‐connection code updates and liaise with system operators in countries like Italy and France
* Gather market insights and feed them to Vestas R&D to shape future plant compliance and competitive grid offerings
* Support Sales with electrical and grid‐standards input during contract negotiation and bid definition
* Review tender documents and help mitigate risk on a project-specific basis
* Implement value engineering and optimize business cases for grid-connected plant solutions
* Prepare contract annexes related to grid and plant control
* Provide technical support during project execution and commissioning, including control system design, implementation, and testing
* Participate in technical discussions with clients, grid operators, utilities, and contractors around wind plant grid performance and integration
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems
* 2+ years of relevant experience in grid connection for renewable energy, in wind power or at system operators (e.g. TERNA, RTE, ENEDIS)
* Familiarity with wind power technology, including electrical design and control for WTGs and PPC
* Knowledge of TERNA (Italy) or RTE/ENEDIS (France) grid connection code requirements (e.g. A17, A18) and substation design
* Collaboration skills and qualified individual — able to structure workload effective ly while thriving in an international team
* Skilled communicator — proficient in presenting to clients, grid operators, and translating technical topics for non‐technical audiences
* Problem solver with a creative mindset — motivated to meet customer needs with structured, organized work
* Versatile and team-oriented — ready to adjust priorities in a structured setting and build strong relationships within a multicultural team
What we offer...
* Salary + bonus
* Medical and life insurance
DEIB Statement At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.BEWARE – RECRUITMENT FRAUD It has come to our attention that there are a number of fraudulent emails from people pretending to work for Vestas. Read more via this link,
About Vestas Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
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