New Opportunity - Head of Grid - PV
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 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