Grid connections engineer - Utility BESS

KOS International Talent Group; Berlin; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KOS International Talent Group is seeking a senior [Grid Strategy & Origination] professional to lead early-stage grid feasibility and network capacity screening, informing site selection and due diligence. You will define connection strategies, assess risks, and drive negotiations with network operators.

You will review grid offers, manage agreements, and coordinate with TSOs/DSOs, regulators, and consultants across markets. This role requires travel across UK/Europe and fluent English.

Formación

• 5+ years in grid connections within renewables/BESS development, a TSO/DSO or grid consultancy.
• Working knowledge of German grid codes (VDE-AR-N 4110/4120/4130) or UK codes (G99/G100, NESO, DNO/ICP).
• Experience reviewing grid connection offers and technical studies.
• Strong commercial acumen to assess connection cost implications and negotiate favorable terms; stakeholder management.
• Willingness to travel across UK/European project sites; fluent English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead grid strategy and site selection through early feasibility and due diligence.
• Define connection strategy and assess cost, timeline, and risk ahead of investment decisions.
• Review and negotiate grid connection offers and agreements with network operators and partners.
• Coordinate external grid consultants and build the consultant panel for expansion markets.
• Collaborate with engineering and development partners to embed grid requirements in project design and planning.

Conocimientos

Grid connections

BESS systems

HV/MV design

Regulatory knowledge

Negotiation

Educación

Electrical Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) status

Herramientas

DIgSILENT

PSS/E

PSCAD

ETAP

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

• Grid Strategy & Origination. Lead early-stage grid feasibility and network capacity screening to inform site selection and acquisition due diligence; define each project's connection strategy (connection points, voltage levels, technical/commercial trade-offs) and flag cost, timeline and technical risk ahead of investment decisions.
• Connection Applications & Offers. Review and critically evaluate grid connection offers and technical studies; lead negotiation of offers and connection agreements with network operators and partners through to signature; manage grid-related payments, securities and milestone obligations to keep agreements in good standing.
• Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement. Build and maintain relationships with European TSOs/DSOs, regulators, consultants and contractors; monitor grid code reforms and market rule changes across markets and communicate implications to development and engineering teams; coordinate external grid consultants and build the consultant panel for expansion markets.
• Cross-Functional Coordination. Work closely with the Lead Electrical Engineer, engineering team and development partners to ensure connection requirements are embedded in project design and layout; provide grid input for planning/consenting; represent the grid function in cross-functional reviews with commercial, planning and finance.
• Portfolio Governance & Scalability. Provide portfolio-level reporting on connection status, risks and milestones to leadership; establish scalable engineering processes, document control and design review gates fit for a multi-market development platform.

Key REQUIREMENTS

• Experience. 5+ years in grid connections within renewables/BESS development, a TSO/DSO or grid consultancy; demonstrated track record managing connection applications, offer evaluation and agreement negotiation in Germany or the UK (both ideal); pan-European experience preferred, ideally taking projects from feasibility to a signed connection agreement.
• Technical & Market Knowledge. Working knowledge of BESS system architecture (PCS, DC/AC coupling, containerized design, thermal management, evolving chemistries) and HV/MV electrical design; strong grasp of grid codes in Germany (VDE-AR-N 4110/4120/4130) or the UK (G99/G100, NESO, DNO/ICP); comfort reviewing technical studies (load flow, fault level, compliance); familiarity with DIgSILENT, PSS/E, PSCAD, ETAP, AutoCAD a plus.
• Qualifications. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy or related discipline (equivalent practical experience considered); Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, or working towards it, strongly preferred.
• Commercial & Stakeholder Skills. Strong commercial acumen to assess connection cost implications and negotiate favorable terms; excellent stakeholder management and communication, able to translate technical/regulatory detail for non-technical audiences (investors, planners, landowners) and operate autonomously across jurisdictions.
• Mobility & Languages. Willingness to travel across UK/European project sites and to key partners in China; fluent English required.