Grid Connection and Transmission Lines Technical Manager - Ferrovial Energy

Grid Connection and Transmission Lines Technical Manager - Ferrovial Energy, Madrid

Client: Ferrovial

Location: Madrid, Spain

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 06.03.2025

Expiry Date: 20.04.2025

Job Description:

Description: To ensure power generation projects grid connections are delivered fulfilling DNO / TSO requirements, defining technical specifications, optimizing the designs within high-class quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, plus to ensure that grid code compliance is appropriately managed and maintained throughout the development process and the lifetime of the asset.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide technical assistance during project development and ensure the factors concerned to the grid transmission and connection are considered.
2. Provide advice and assessments on better project interconnection points that minimize curtailments by managing appropriate congestion tools.
3. Define grid connections design that reduce installation time and cost whilst maintaining or improving plant. Define and specify best technical solution based on the asset requirements.
4. Carry out technical due diligence and risk assessment on grid connection.
5. Carry out inspections for feasibility checks and alignment with the project requirements.
6. Ensure compliance of P-Q requirements in the PoI.
7. Ensure that authorization documentation in relation to the connection requests and technical approval are successfully submitted.
8. Coordinate the preparation of the technical documentation relating to the transmission and/or connection projects to be authorized.
9. Manage Technical Advisors and Consultants to support related activities.
10. Maintain relationships with DNO/TSO to support the grid application.
11. Lead and negotiate together with Construction area the development of EPC / ICP Contract Technical Appendices and Major Equipment Technical specifications.
12. Interact and support construction and business areas and serve as main point of competence for its area of knowledge.
13. Support the operation and maintenance of the plants by providing grid expertise to the Asset Manager and O&M team managers.

Requirements

1. Engineering degree associated with electrical power systems and/or electrical engineering.
2. Candidates with power flow/voltage and stability simulations in DigSilent and PSSE, or similar, will be given priority.
3. Proven track record and experience in a similar role for more than 6 years.
4. Candidates with experience of working directly for DNOs and/or other IPP are preferred. Familiar with DNO and TSO standards.
5. Candidates with experience in the design and construction of HV stations and power lines will be preferred, both overhead and underground.
6. Good understanding of Grid Connection Agreements in Spain and US ISO.
7. Experience in projects in North America, Spain and Australia will be valued.
8. Available to travel as per projects/opportunities needs.
9. Strong communication and collaborative skills, strategic vision, push to make things happen and appetite to succeed and commercially astute.
10. Proactive, autonomous, flexible and able to prioritize. Anticipation capacity and problem solver and solution provider.
11. Fluent English is a must (C1).

Why Ferrovial?

1. Being part of a leading company in its sector, with a presence in 6 main markets.
2. Work with the best professionals.
3. A solid and innovative project.
4. Professional development.
5. The best work environment.
6. The best benefits.

What can we offer you?

1. Employment stability with a permanent contract since the beginning.
2. Individual development plan with technical and soft skills training.
3. International and cross Business Units Mobility.
4. Restaurant card: 11€ for each full-time day.
5. Work-life balance: flexible hours, shorter working days on Fridays, Christmas time, Eastern and summer, company special days-off, and purchase of vacations.
6. Flexible Remuneration Plan: Medical insurance, Nursery Tickets, Vehicle rental, life and accident Insurance, stock bonus, collective savings insurance, transport card.
7. Gympass Enrollment.
8. Free access to the Stimulus Program (Psychological support for employees and family members).
9. Assignment of a buddy who will accompany you throughout the trip, to support your professional and personal development during your first three months.
10. Employee’s Club: discounts to employees on item purchases, shows ticket reservations, trips, etc.
11. Vending Machines card: refreshments in the cafeteria.
12. Healthy snacks.

If you are passionate about challenges, and you think you fit in the described profile, do not hesitate to sign up for the offer. Take the jump! We are waiting for you!