Grid Connection Manager

Description

Summary: The Grid Connection Manager oversees the entire grid connection process for Sonnedix’s renewable energy projects in Spain and Portugal, ensuring successful integration into the electrical grid. Highlights: 1. Manage grid connections for renewable energy projects in Spain and Portugal 2. Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders on grid integration 3. Support Engineering team in electrical substation and high-voltage line design Madrid, Spain **Employment Type** Permanent Full Time **Function** Engineering \& Construction **The Role** The Grid Connection Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire grid connection process for Sonnedix’s renewable energy projects in Spain and Portugal, ensuring the successful and compliant integration of renewable energy plants into the electrical grid. The role involves managing all technical and regulatory requirements, maintaining close relationships with DSOs and TSOs, and navigating the approval processes needed for each project. A key focus of this position will be supporting the Engineering team and Project Managers, particularly in the design and construction of electrical substations (SE) and high\-voltage transmission lines (AT). The Grid Connection Manager will collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to address grid integration challenges, streamline project timelines, and ensure that all grid‑related requirements are fully embedded throughout project development and execution. **Desirable skills:** * Proven experience managing grid connections in Spain and Portugal * Knowledge of renewable energy grid protocols * Proven experience in electrical substations and high\-voltage lines construction * Tech Fluency \& Digital Mindset: Ability to understand and translate regulatory and technical requirements into digital solutions, collaborate with IT/data teams, and leverage digital tools (e.g., GIS platforms, SCADA data, CRM/asset management systems) to optimize grid connection processes and compliance monitoring * Strong problem\-solving skills and ability to navigate complex regulatory and technical environments * Languages: Spanish and English; Portuguese a plus **We use English as our business language, please submit your CV in English.** **At Sonnedix, we’re building a future ready team with AI literacy, the ability to leverage digital and AI tools to improve efficiency, innovation and productivity across all roles.** **Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences that contribute to a stronger team.** **About Us** Sonnedix is an international Renewable Energy Producer (REP) with over a decade\-long trajectory of sustainable growth. Sonnedix develops, builds, and operates renewable energy projects for the long\-term, with a focus on providing green, affordable electricity to our customers, and acting as a true social citizen where it operates. Our track record and financial strength enable us to build trusted relationships with customers and partners, to smartly expand the adoption renewable energy and play a vital role in the energy revolution. We are proud of our diverse team of experts, the clean energy we generate and to make a positive difference for the communities where we operate. Hear from some of our team about Sonnedix: https://www.sonnedix.com/careers **What we offer:** * **One company, many careers** \- as the company grows, we offer the opportunity for you to develop your career with us * An **inclusive, international working culture** with a diverse team of friendly professionals from across the world * A commitment to **flexibility** – hybrid working, generous annual leave allocation with an additional four weeks of discretionary unpaid leave * A **family first** company \- generous paid parental leave and support for carers * The ability to **‘work from elsewhere’**, for up to six weeks in a year * **Summer working hours** * Financial, Social, Mental \& Physical **wellbeing** support * The **Sonnedix Academy** – a range of training and development opportunities including professional development, management and leadership programs, technical training, essential skills, DEI, mentorship and much more * Dedicated learning paths, tools, and resources to help every colleague **confidently use AI and digital tools** in their work * **Fantastic office environments** * Social events, **team building** opportunities and One Team Network groups, which are employee\-led groups, based on shared identities, interests, backgrounds and life experiences and many more local benefits!