Grid Connections Engineer - Renewable Energy

Grid Connections Engineer - Renewable Energy

Our client is a dynamic Renewable Energy developer who focus on the development, construction and operation of renewable infrastructure across the UK.

After a successful multi-year period of delivering projects in the UK, they are now developing projects globally, and anticipate more growth over the coming years.

They are currently seeking to hire a Grid Connections Engineer, who will be instrumental in helping them deliver a large pipeline of UK battery storage projects, assisting in connecting their projects to the UK grid network.

The chosen candidate will be supported by a team of credible energy sector experts, in a thriving engineering team.

The client has a London office HQ, where staff enjoy a mix of working from home and a weekly office presence. For the right-level candidate, they will also consider remote working alongside a monthly-office presence.

Main Responsibilities

• Active engagement with NGESO and DNOs on pre-app meetings and budget offers to gather market-leading intelligence on the availability of connections in the UK.
• Preparation, submission and review of transmission and distribution connection applications.
• Completing the ENA's G99 application form and associated documents for distribution network connection applications.
• Supporting the grid connection process for the client's portfolio of projects through the development and pre-construction phases.

Essential Skills

• Experience with Grid Connections/ power systems of DNO, TO, ESO
• Technical expertise in electricity transmission / distribution, either system planning or commercial
• Understanding of the G99 process (and associated ERs), Grid Code, CUSC
• Commercial in electricity transmission / distribution or system operator
• 3+ years in a technical role working electricity projects, ideally including submission or review of grid connection applications at distribution or transmission level
• Electrical engineering background preferred
• You should be able to explain reactive power and short circuit level to a non-technical audience.
• It's preferable that you understand electrical design from a practical perspective; experience working on primary system engineering would be useful.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google suite, especially Excel/Sheets

Benefits

The client has an exciting benefits package including an annual bonus, private medical insurance, pension and a generous company shares scheme.