Electrical Engineer - Grid Connections

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a well established, highly regarded Renewables Developer in the role of Electrical Engineer.

The Electrical Engineer will be primarily responsible for helping the business to achieve net-zero by helping to develop, build and operate renewable energy projects including onshore wind farms, solar parks, battery storage and other flexible energy generation sites.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide support to the Operations and Grid Director to ensure grid connections are optimised.
• Assist the business development team with grid input and assessments.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to determine the viability of projects, including site analysis and grid connection studies.
• Provide estimates of ongoing charges for future projects.
• Prepare and submit G99 and/or transmission applications.
• Support the delivery and progress management on multiple grid connection contracts.
• Efficiently manage grid payments including securities and liabilities.
• Review and resolve any technical, legal or commercial queries found in grid offers.
• Continually look at ways to improve efficiencies through data analysis and reviews of energy use and losses on operational assets.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Experience or qualifications in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Minimum 5-years’ PQE, within a renewable energy networks company or consultancy.
• Experience of HV/EHV.
• Interest in decarbonisation / net zero / networks / generation

If you would like to work with a business who offer excellent training and development, promote a healthy work / life balance and provide a positive, collaborative work environment then this role could be for you.

For more information please get in touch.

*** please note: sponsorship is not available for this role ***