Senior Technical Applications Engineer - Grid Automation (ITALIAN MARKET)

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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.

Fascia retributive: Tra € 58,400 e € 87,600 lordi annui. La retribuzione specifica offerta terrà conto dell'istruzione, delle qualifiche, dell'esperienza e delle competenze del candidato .

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: Eligibilità al piano bonus Variabile-AIP, che prevede un incentivo target del 15% della retribuzione base annua, a seconda del raggiungimento dei parametri di business e delle performance individuali.

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.

La posizione sarà inquadrata in conformità al CCNL Metalmeccanico applicato in azienda. Eventuali elementi integrativi al trattamento previsto dal CCNL vigente e/o dalle politiche aziendali applicabili sono riportati di seguito:

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:

Stipendio Base: La retribuzione seguirà le tabelle salariali previste dal CCNL di categoria Metalmeccanico Industria

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

Pensione Integrativa (Cometa): Tutti i livelli sono eligibili, ad eccezione dei dirigenti. Contributo del datore di lavoro: 2% (2,2% se under 35). Contributo del dipendente: 1,2%. Base di calcolo: retribuzione mensile lorda.

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.

Assistenza Sanitaria (Metasalute): Assistenza sanitaria prevista da CCNL. Il dipendente ha la possibilità di rinunciare alla copertura di base optando per l'assistenza sanitaria integrativa offerta da 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…