Job Description:
Job Description: Electric Network Planning Specialist – Florence, Italy
Industry: Energy & Utilities
The Electric Network Planning Specialist based in Florence plays a key role in designing and developing efficient and reliable electrical distribution and transmission networks within the Energy & Utilities sector. This position focuses on long-term planning, network expansion, and optimization to meet current and future energy demands while supporting sustainability goals.
Primary responsibilities include conducting load forecasting, capacity analysis, and contingency planning to ensure grid stability and resilience. The specialist prepares detailed network models, evaluates infrastructure upgrades, and assesses the integration of renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies.
Collaboration with engineers, utility companies, regulatory authorities, and project managers is essential to develop cost-effective and compliant network solutions. The role also involves reviewing regulatory policies, preparing technical reports, and supporting the permitting process for new projects.
The Electric Network Planning Specialist ensures all network plans adhere to Italian and European grid codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in electrical planning software such as CYME, PSS®E, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory are required.
Effective communication and project management abilities enable successful coordination of multidisciplinary teams and timely delivery of planning projects. This role contributes to enhancing Italy’s electrical infrastructure, supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources and smarter networks.
Job Requirement:
Job Requirements: Electric Network Planning Specialist – Florence, Italy
Industry: Energy & Utilities
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a related discipline. A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in electrical network planning, grid analysis, or related roles within the energy or utilities sector is required.
Proficiency in electrical network planning and analysis software such as CYME, PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, or similar tools is essential. Strong knowledge of power distribution and transmission systems, load forecasting, contingency analysis, and grid reliability principles is mandatory.
Familiarity with Italian and European grid codes, regulatory frameworks, and environmental standards is required to ensure network designs comply with legal and safety requirements. Experience integrating renewable energy sources and smart grid technologies into network plans is highly desirable.
Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and produce detailed technical reports. Effective communication skills in Italian are mandatory for collaboration with utilities, regulatory bodies, and project teams. English proficiency for technical documentation is a plus.
The ability to manage multiple projects, work independently or within multidisciplinary teams, and meet deadlines is important. Professional certifications in power system planning or project management will be considered an advantage. Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to safety standards is expected.
