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SalarySenior Grid Connection Engineer - Renewable Energy
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol and London Hybrid and Remote Options Available
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My client is a multinational technical consultancy that helps to manage the full life cycle of Renewable Energy projects, from design to implementation, and construction. Providing expert engineering, technical, energy, and project management advisory services facilitating the transition to net zero. You will be joining the Power System Analysis team which models the electrical network in software to simulate operation. This position has become available due to continued and sustained growth within the business.
The primary objective of this role is the completion and submission of grid connection opportunities on time and within budget, with a focus on the existing pipeline of projects currently in development.
Responsibilities:
Engaging with the electricity transmission, distribution companies and the Electricity System Operator in the UK.
Practical understanding of the UK transmission and distribution grid application process, in terms of the application documentation, regulatory timescales and application fees for generator connections
Understanding transmission securities and liabilities and how these apply to generator projects
Reviewing generator offers from National Grid and providing written briefs to clients regarding key attributes of the offers
Supporting clients as they investigate the feasible options to apply to the UK and overseas electricity systems to connect generator projects and managing the grid application process.
Sharing your knowledge and experience with the team to further develop the team's expertise
Management and mentoring of graduates/consultants.
Understanding, communicating, and analysing energy regulatory framework and keeping abreast of changes and impacts to clients.
Developing business relationships with companies and co-professionals that will provide new opportunities for the business to provide our range of services.
Contributing to "Thought Leadership" on your areas of expertise to support the enhancement of our brand.
Requirements:
Degree qualified in a relevant discipline (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical engineering) or equivalent professional experience.
Experience in, or willingness to learn client management and development of longstanding client relationships.
Experience in, or willing to learn the financial management of projects, meeting strict timelines and budgets
Good working knowledge of the full lifecycle of regulatory framework for connection renewable projects to the grid for both Transmission and Distribution projects
Good understanding of use of system charging and how that applies to generator projects
About Us
Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards the decarbonisation of the energy sector.
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Climate17 is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We believe there is no solution to climate change without people. We aim to increase diversity across all areas and as such, we are committed to partnering with clients and candidates to create an inclusive and sustainable regenerative world.
