CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• The Spanish LV market is the 5th largest in Europe. The EV market is lagging a few years behind the E5 countries but the transition from ICE to EV vehicles has started.
• The transport (including light commercial vehicle) sector, a key sector impacted by the energy transition, is moving towards a sustainable energy mix and sustainable energies.
• Electromobility will thus represent a significant part of the energy mix in this sector.
• TotalEnergies having divested its position in the service station market in Spain some years ago, development efforts in EV infrastructure and MSP should be designed outside an in-house existing network to maintain a significant market share and a profitable business in the mid-term. 
• The TotalEnergies EV charge business can rely on the presence of GRP/IP (electricity supplier).

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Takeover of the Permitting Process
• 200+ HPC sites with 500+ CPs (with a potential extension up to 1.150 CPs) across the 17 regions of Spain along highways, main roads and in urban and suburban areas
• 300+ ongoing projects for new stations & extension of the existing ones.

ACTIVITIES

• Guarantee the application of HSE rules for all activities carried out in the country in the area considered in coordination with the HSE in EVC business line and TotalEnergies.
• Order support, follow up of CAPEX control and invoicing process.
• Requests to the electrical grid and connection with all Distribution System Operators ("DSO").
• Support to contract and electrical supply process. 
• Follow up and study of upgrades and new requests of grid connections.
• Planning and permitting with all counterparts (17 regions in Spain), public and private administrations.
• Research and identify all permitting requirements for EV charging station installations.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to relevant authorities.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to prepare necessary documentation for permitting.
• Track the status of permit applications and follow up with suppliers to ensure approvals on time.
• Maintain detailed records of all permitting activities and communications.
• Colaborate with local government officials and attend meetings as needed to address any permitting issues.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to EV charging infrastructure.
• Assist in the development of permitting strategies to streamline the approval process.
• Any task requested by the management related to his/her area of activities 

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Organization, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in permitting or regulatory compliance, preferably in EV facilities, Electrical market, renewable energy or similar sectors.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills and qualification would be an advantage.
• Understanding of Local, National and European permitting processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Budget control experience.
• English level medium-high. French desirable.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The job holder is accountable for:

• Number of projects with a permitting process completed. Preventive maintenances on schedule date
• Time to market: To ensure the minimal delay to obtain all permits.
• Coordination with Engineering Consultants to follow up of every file.
• DSO access optimized in both technical & economical aspects.