Grid Connection Engineer / HV-MV Network Studies

Approach People; Lyon; Híbrido; EUR 55.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Approach People Recruitment is assisting a leading renewable energy developer in France to recruit a Grid Connection Engineer (HV/MV). You will design and optimize grid connections for solar, wind and storage projects, coordinating with RTE/Enedis, contractors, and design offices.

The role requires an electrical engineering degree, 3+ years of HV/MV experience, and proficiency in ETAP, PowerFactory, Caneco or Neplan.

Formación

• 3+ years of experience in grid connection, substation design, or network studies (HV/MV)
• Knowledge of RTE / Enedis grid connection standards
• Experience with ETAP, PowerFactory, Caneco or Neplan

Responsabilidades

• Conduct technical feasibility studies for HV/MV grid connections.
• Design and size electrical substations and connection systems.
• Perform load flow, short-circuit, and protection studies.
• Prepare and validate single line diagrams and connection layouts.
• Interface with RTE/Enedis, contractors, and design offices.
• Support project teams during construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal standards and grid strategies.

Conocimientos

Grid connection engineering

Electrical design

Team collaboration

Fluent French

Technical English

Educación

Engineering degree in Electrical / Power Systems / Energy Engineering

Herramientas

ETAP

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Caneco

Neplan

Descripción del empleo

France - Paris / Lyon / Nantes / Toulouse / Marseille
Renewable Energy - Grid Connection / Electrical Engineering

About the Company

Our client is a leading renewable energy developer and EPC, active in large-scale solar, wind, and storage projects across France and Europe.
With the acceleration of grid connections and new renewable capacity, they are expanding their engineering team and hiring a Grid Connection Engineer (HV/MV) to support the design, optimization, and delivery of electrical connections to the public network (RTE / Enedis).

Main Responsibilities

As part of the electrical engineering department, you will be responsible for the technical design and follow-up of grid connections for renewable projects:

• Conduct technical feasibility studies for HV/MV grid connections;

• Design and size electrical substations and connection systems;

• Perform load flow, short-circuit, and protection studies;

• Prepare and validate single line diagrams and connection layouts;

• Interface with TSO/DSO (RTE / Enedis), contractors, and design offices;

• Support project teams during construction and commissioning phases;

• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal standards and grid strategies.

Profile

• Engineering degree in Electrical / Power Systems / Energy Engineering.

• 3+ years of experience in grid connection, substation design, or network studies (HV/MV).

• Strong command of ETAP, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Caneco, Neplan or equivalent tools.

• Knowledge of RTE / Enedis grid connection standards.

• Fluent French and good technical English required.

• Curious, rigorous, and team-oriented with a passion for the energy transition.

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive package: €55,000 - €85,000 / year depending on experience.

• Hybrid work (office / home flexibility).

• Long-term opportunities to progress towards Grid Project Manager / Engineering Lead.

Why Join?

• Play a key technical role in France's renewable energy transition.

• Join a dynamic and growing engineering team within a top-tier developer.

• Contribute to impactful, large-scale renewable projects that truly make a difference.