Grid Manager – Portugal

R0001571 Grid Manager – Portugal (Open) We’re Nadara. We work harmoniously with the power of nature and the communities around us to power lifetimes to come. We call our approach ‘living energy’. We don’t just produce renewable energy, we live it – recognising our relationship with the people touched by our business and supporting social, educational, cultural, and environmental initiatives that contribute to the development of the communities we work alongside. Discover more about our business here:  https://nadara.com/about/ Nadara is an innovative place to work. We work in a stimulating and challenging environment, where every day we explore the unknown with curiosity, make decisions with quality and take action and deliver with courage. For us diversity is a real value, and we encourage in connecting different perspectives with respect. Discover more about our culture and approach here:  https://nadara.com/living-the-company/ Job Description Summary: The Grid Manager Portugal is responsible for leading all grid connection activities for Nadara Group’s renewable energy projects in Portugal, from early stage feasibility to final connection agreements. The role ensures full compliance with Portuguese regulatory frameworks, coordinates technical interfaces with the national TSO (REN) and DSOs (EDP Distribuição, Iberdrola, etc.), and provides strategic guidance on electrical design, permitting constraints, and connection risks across multiple projects. Job Description: Main Responsibilities Grid Connection Strategy & Stakeholder Management Manage the full grid‑connection process in Portugal, from initial assessment to final agreement, ensuring alignment with REN/TSO and DSO requirements. Engage proactively with key stakeholders (REN, DSOs, municipalities, regulators, consultants) to secure timely and compliant connection solutions. Identify early‑stage risks related to grid capacity, network reinforcements, curtailment exposure, and regulatory constraints. Technical & Regulatory Analysis Analyse potential connection options, associated costs, technical feasibility, and programme impacts, providing structured inputs to project risk registers. Monitor Portuguese transmission and distribution regulatory frameworks, including changes introduced by ERSE, DGEG, and national energy transition policies. Participate in consultations, working groups, and forums with government bodies, regulators, TSOs, DSOs, and industry associations related to renewable energy development. Project Electrical Design Define the electrical layout of projects (feasibility/basic/executive design), with focus on HV and MV systems, substations, and grid‑connection infrastructure. Select main electrical equipment (cables, transformers, switchgear, protection systems, substation layout) ensuring compliance with Portuguese standards and Nadara Group specifications. Coordinate with internal teams (project managers, engineers, business…