Job details

Location
Edinburgh
Salary
Market related
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
234968
Posted
etwa 1 Monat her

Role

I have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to take up the role of Senior Grid Engineer for a leading global renewable energy developer. You will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of the grid connection package for Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects throughout their lifecycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage the successful delivery of the grid connection package for Onshore Wind, Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects through their lifecycle;
  • Provide technical support to project development and delivery teams relating to grid connection and electrical design.
  • Support the development and construction teams with project design, procurement, feasibility assessments and in any other way relevant to grid connections;
  • Identifying and mitigating project risks, advise the business on an ongoing basis about existing and anticipated grid – related liabilities and costs.
  • Manage the delivery of works being undertaken by electrical and grid connection contractors;
  • Act as the company’s interface with network companies (DNOs, TOs and the SO), engage as required to achieve successful outcomes;
  • Work with Grid Connection Manager to develop and implement systems and process relevant to optimal delivery of grid services.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience delivering distribution and / or transmission grid connections for generation or demand projects
  • A good understanding of grid connection process, regulations and policy;
  • Experience of working with network companies;
  • Expert understanding of power systems and ability to undertake / review complex power system studies