Business Developer - Grid Access

BUSINESS DEVELOPER – GRID ACCESS

GRID ACCESS

BUCHAREST

ENGIE Romania

At ENGIE, we want to satisfy our customers’ needs and help them achieve their efficiency targets. We’re looking for talented people who will put our customers at the center of everything we do. Join our diverse and inclusive team where you’ll feel valued and inspired to contribute with your unique skills and experience. 

We are currently looking for a person with advanced knowledge of the energy market to join our GRID ACCESS TEAM, as BUSINESS DEVELOPER – GRID ACCESS. In this role, you will design and build new functionalities and processes, improve day to day business experience, and optimize the existing processes. 

If you are interested in taking the next step in your career and be part of a great team, join us. You can help us build a better ENGIE. It all begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you.

What you will do:

• You will contribute to market prospecting by providing consultancy on energy networks as well as on optimal access to them, in the context of identifying new renewable energy projects.
• You will manage the documentation necessary to obtain access to electrical networks for new development projects, from project initiation to the completion of the execution phase (COD), and, if necessary, you will attend the meetings with state authorities.
• You will organize, under the guidance of the Grid Access Manager, the meetings and documents necessary for the development of each project.
• You will continuously monitor the impact of the evolving economic, political, regulatory and technological context on investments and projects of TSO (Transmission System Operator)/ DSO (Distribution System Operator).
• You will collaborate with DSO, TSO, and stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle for connection/ access to the network: from the authorization and access stage to the construction completion stage.
• You will manage the relationship with internal or external consultants on topics such as: solution analysis, planning and authorization of transformer stations, transformers, transfer stations, and aspects related to cable routes, technical evaluation, and preparation of the work register.
• You will support the project team by analysing risks and defining the necessary preventive/ corrective actions for network access, in order to meet project deadlines.
• You will obtain approvals from DSO and TSO for network access, in accordance with the company's strategy.
• You will provide technical and commercial analyses regarding offers and contracts related to network connection works.
• You will monitor the schedule and stages of the projects you manage.
• You will support the procurement team during negotiations and tenders for network access services and works.
• You will ensure periodic reporting/ presentations for monitoring and controlling activities related to access to electrical networks.

Desired education, expertise, and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical field: Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering;
• Experience working with HV/MV power systems;
• Good knowledge of regulatory framework;
• Knowledge of project management methodology;
• Knowledge of financial analysis and evaluation;
• Thorough knowledge of technical standards and ANRE regulations;
• Basic knowledge of the energy market;
• Advanced skills in PVsyst, WASP, Windex/Atlas Wind Global, AutoCAD;
• Category B driving license;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Integrity and ability to adhere to ethical standards.

Represents advantage:

• Experience using electrical system analysis software (e.g., DIgSILENT, Neplan, Eurostrag);
• Ideally several years of professional experience with comparable tasks at a grid operator or at an engineering company/ project developer.
• Knowledge of French – at least intermediate level.

Benefits:

• Private health insurance for you and your family.
• Opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.
• Meal tickets.
• Work-life balance.
• Annual extended holiday entitlement, depending on length of employment.
• Holiday bonus.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

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About ENGIE

ENGIE is active in Romania in three areas: gas, electricity and energy services. The main subsidiary of the Group, ENGIE Romania, supplies natural gas and electricity, distributes natural gas, offers energy related services to all market segments and also produces electricity. ENGIE Romania serves more than 1.9 million customers, operates 21,000 km of networks, owns and operates wind farms with a capacity of 100 MW and employs around 4,000 people.