Senior Technical Applications Engineer - Grid Automation

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. This vacancy is 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.

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.

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.

Benefits

Salary: € 58,400 – € 87,600 gross per annum, based on education, qualifications, experience and skill set.

Variable‑AIP annual bonus plan: target incentive of 15% of the individual’s annual base salary, depending on key business metrics and individual performance.

Applicable to the CCNL Metalmeccanico collective bargaining agreement, with benefits including pension contributions, medical benefits, meal vouchers, flex benefit credit, accident and life insurance, employee assistance program and flexible working up to 10 working days per month.

Smartworking up to 10 days per month for eligible roles.

On‑call duty and business trip allowances for specific sites.

Additional support and benefits in accordance with company policies.

Location Senior Technical Applications Engineer - Grid Automation • Genova, IT

Position Details Senior Technical Applications Engineer - Grid Automation (ITALIAN MARKET)

Published: June 4th, 2026.

Position Type: Senior Professional Band.

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