Terna, the Italian national transmission grid (NTG) operator, is actively engaged in the process of ecological transition and cultural transformation, and aims to create a work environment, where everyone can express their abilities to the fullest. As director of the electricity system and enabler of the energy transition, our task is to develop a grid capable of managing the ever-increasing integration of renewables and enabling the progressive decarbonisation of the system while constantly balancing energy produced and consumed.

Do you want to play a key role in the energy transition and help create the energy system of the future?

For the Rome offices, Terna is seeking candidates for the role of Substation Automation System Technology Specialist, part of the Technology function, within the Substation Systems function.

Main Activities:

• Supervising the life cycle of the automation systems for the transmission grid electrical substations:
• Defining system requirements and drafting technical specifications;
• Supporting the supply provisioning process;
• Developing the project;
• Performing a validation test on the solutions developed and certifying their quality (at the factory, at the lab, at the plant);
• Supporting the company’s plant design organisational structures;
• Supporting the local operational units in gathering the requirements, measuring the system performances, analysing the faults;
• Experimenting with innovative technological solutions;
• Taking part in national and international regulatory committee work groups.
• Defining the technical content for specialist territorial unit training

Necessary requirements:

• At least 5 years’ professional experience
• Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Electronic and Communications Engineering, Industrial Automation Engineering, Electric Engineering.

Specific technical skills:

• Industrial automation communication protocols and networks, OS, C language and derivatives, cyber security.
• Systems theory, process automation, automatic checks, embedded systems, PLC programming and configuration, microcontrollers and SCADA.
• Electric systems and plants, power electronics, electromagnetic compatibility.

Other requirements:

Excellent command of spoken and written English (essential requirement). Preferential knowledge of other foreign languages.

We offer a workplace where people can effectively collaborate, take an active role and participate in the construction of an innovative work environment aimed at well-being throughout the organization.

We are committed to valuing the uniqueness of everyone in an  inclusive working community, and we are considering applications with the required qualifications, offering equal employment opportunities. All Terna personnel will receive an onboarding, training at  Terna Academy  and personal career development pathways.

The deadline for applications is no later than 1/09/25. Applications can be submitted by clicking on “Apply Now”. Recruitment contact: Simona Sapio - talentacquisition@terna.it

Please note that CVs sent by email will not be considered. Candidates who are deemed to fit the profile will be contacted in the coming weeks. We would like to thank all other applicants for their interest in our Group and we confirm that their applications will be considered in the event of other future openings.