Senior Technical Applications Engineer - Grid Automation (ITALIAN MARKET)

Job Description Summary Grid Automation provides a complete range of innovative products, systems and services covering the design, manufacture, commissioning and long-term maintenance of Substation Protection and Automation solutions.

The Technical Applications Engineer (TAE) supports the Commercial team in the coordination and execution of all technical and commercial activities within the Grid Automation business.

A vacancy has arisen for a TAE role within South Europe (SEU). The successful candidate will be part of a regional Europe TAE team, with a primary focus on ITALY, while also supporting technical and commercial activities across the wider SEU region, including Spain, Portugal and other assigned countries.

Job Description

This is a key technical role within Grid Automation, combining deep engineering expertise with customer interaction and commercial support.

The role plays an important part in enabling the digitalisation of substations and supporting the energy transition across Europe, with a strong strategic focus on the ITALIAN market while contributing to the broader South Europe region.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Review, analyze and resolve customer application enquiries using sound engineering principles, ensuring compliance with business standards, procedures and delivery requirements
• Provide technical support across the full Grid Automation portfolio, including Digital Control Systems, Substation Automation, Protection systems, RTUs, network management and OT cybersecurity solutions
• Support Sales and Commercial teams in defining optimal technical solutions, product positioning, customer presentations and technical negotiations
• Contribute to and complete formal technical tenders in line with customer specifications and business requirements
• Deliver customer training on application, configuration and operation of Grid Automation solutions
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, seminars, conferences and industry events as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering, or Computer Science
• Proven experience in a customer-facing engineering role
• Strong and deep understanding of Power Systems fundamentals is essential
• Solid knowledge of Protection & Control principles and Substation Automation systems
• Experience with IEC 61850-based Substation Automation solutions (highly desirable)
• Understanding of RTUs, HMI systems, network protocols and OT environments
• Cybersecurity experience in OT environments (preferred)
• Ability to analyze complex technical applications and produce clear technical reports
• Commercial awareness and ability to work effectively with Sales teams and customers
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally within the SEU region
• MANDATORY: Italian and English (business fluent)
• Highly valued: Spanish, Portuguese, or Balkan languages (Serbian, Croatian, Romanian, etc.)

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple technical enquiries in parallel
• Strong problem-solving mindset with structured engineering thinking
• Customer-focused, proactive and solution-oriented approach
• Ability to work effectively in a regional and cross-functional environment

Posizione / Position: Senior Technical Applications Engineer - Grid Automation (ITALIAN MARKET).

Livello di Inquadramento / Management Level: Senior Professional Band.

Data di pubblicazione / Position was posted on: June 4th, 2026.

Salary band: Between €58,400 and €87,600 gross per year. The specific remuneration offered will take into account the candidate's education, qualifications, experience and skills.

The pay range for this position: Between € 58,400 and € 87,600 gross per annum. The specific pay offered will consider the candidate's education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Eleggibilità per il Piano Bonus:

• Eligibility for the Variable Bonus Plan-AIP, which provides a target incentive of 15% of annual base remuneration, depending on the achievement of business parameters and individual performance.

Eligibility for Bonus Plan:

• Eligible to participate in Variable-AIP annual bonus plan that provides a target incentive of 15% of the individual's annual base salary depending on achievement of key business metrics and individual performance.

The position will be classified in accordance with the Metalworking National Collective Agreement applied in the company. Any supplementary elements to the treatment provided for by the current National Collective Agreement and/or by applicable company policies are reported below:

A National Collective Bargaining Agreement ('NCBA' - Metalworking) is applicable in relation to the position. Below, we indicate the relevant provisions of the remuneration regulations applicable at the Employer. The available benefits based on the currently effective CBA and company policies include the following:

Base Salary: Remuneration will follow the salary tables provided for by the Metalworking Industry category National Collective Agreement

Base salary: The remuneration is established according to the Metalworking CBA salary scale, which defines job groups and minimum salary levels.

Supplementary Pension (Cometa): All levels are eligible, with the exception of executives. Employer contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee contribution: 1.2%. Calculation basis: gross monthly remuneration.

Pension Fund (Cometa): All levels are eligible, except executives (dirigenti). Employer Contribution: 2% (2.2% if under 35). Employee Contribution: 1.2%. Base: monthly gross salary.

Healthcare Assistance (Metasalute): Healthcare assistance provided by National Collective Agreement. The employee has the option to waive basic coverage by opting for supplementary healthcare assistance offered by Generali.

Medical Benefits (Metasalute): Healthcare coverage provided under the NCBA. The employee can choose to be canceled from this basic coverage and be enrolled in the supplementary healthcare coverage offered by Generali.

Supplementary Healthcare Assistance (Workers, Clerical Staff and Middle Management): Supplementary Medical Insurance with Generali - coverage as per Information Booklet (available upon request), which may provide for an employee contribution

Medical Benefits (Not Executives): Additional Medical coverage provided by Assicurazioni Generali - coverage as outlined in the information booklet (available upon request), it may requires an Employee contribution through salary sacrifice

Canteen or Meal Vouchers: Electronic vouchers (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each working day depending on the Work Location. Not convertible into cash or access to the company canteen where available with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal.

Canteen or Meal Vouchers: Electronic meal vouchers (Edenred) with a minimum value of €8 up to €12.50 for each day worked, depending on the place of work. Not convertible into cash, or access to the company cafeteria where available, with an employee contribution of €0.90 per meal

Welfare: €250 annual credit as per National Collective Agreement available on dedicated portal for reimbursement of education, sports, travel or pension expenses.

Flex Benefit: € 250 of annual credit as per NCBA available on a dedicated portal for education, sports, travel, or pension reimbursements.

Accident Insurance: Clerical Staff, Workers and Middle Management. The insurance provides a capital equal to 6 times the annual gross remuneration (AGR) in case of death and 7 times the annual gross remuneration (AGR) in case of permanent disability

Accident Insurance: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers

Insurance policy provides for 6 times Gross Annual Salary in case of death and 7 times Gross Annual Salary in case of permanent disability coverage

Permanent disability from illness: Clerical Staff, Workers and Middle Management. The insurance provides a capital equal to 1 times the AGR, maximum €200,000

Permanent disability due to illness: White Collars, Blue Collars and Managers Insurance policy provides for 1 time Gross Annual Salary, up to €200,000 coverage

Life Insurance: The insurance provides a capital equal to 2 times the annual gross remuneration (AGR)

Life Insurance: Insurance policy provides for 2 times Gross Annual Salary coverage

EAP - Supporto Dipendenti: Supporto globale psicologico, legale e finanziario 24/7

Employee Assistance Program: Global 24/7 psychological, legal, and financial support.

Smartworking: Smartworking fino a 10 gg/mese per ruoli idonei.

Flexible working: Flexible working up to 10 working days per month for eligible roles.

On-call duty: Only for the Troia (FG) location, Agrigento, Onshore Wind Service business - daily allowance for on-call duty day €124 gross

On-call duty: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service Business Work Location - € 124 gross daily on-call allowance per on-call day.

Travel: Only for the Troia (FG) location, Agrigento, Onshore Wind Service business - allowance of 20% of daily remuneration for each day of stay away from the usual work location that requires overnight stay outside the province of residence.

Business trip allowance: Only for Troia (FG) and Agrigento sites, Onshore Wind Service business Work Location -Allowance equal to 20% of daily remuneration for each day spent away from the usual place of work, which involves an overnight stay outside the province of residence.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position