Grid and Power Engineer

Apatura; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care (Bupa)

Enhanced pension scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme + cycle-to-

30 days annual leave

Job summary

Apatura is seeking a Grid & Power Engineer to own complex grid connection challenges within a growing UK renewables portfolio. You will collaborate with network operators, consultants and internal teams to ensure projects are technically robust and commercially viable for delivery.

You will act as the primary technical liaison across the development lifecycle, leading grid strategies, evaluating offers and supporting pre-planning electrical design activities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering UK grid connections for BESS projects at transmission and/or distribution level.
• Strong understanding of grid application process and working with DNOs, TOs, NESO and other network stakeholders.
• Experience producing SLDs, reviewing electrical studies and assessing connection offers.
• Knowledge of G99, G5/5, P28 and P29.
• Understanding of network charging mechanisms, connection agreements and commercial considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead grid connection strategies across a diverse portfolio of generation and demand projects.
• Manage relationships with TOs, DNOs, NESO, ICPs, IDNOs, and consultants.
• Identify viable grid connection opportunities through analysis of network data.
• Prepare and manage connection applications for BESS, PV and demand sites.
• Review offers, modification applications and related agreements.
• Produce Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and oversee power system studies.
• Support pre-planning electrical design activities including equipment sizing and layout development.
• Advise internal teams on technical matters relating to development, planning, finance and construction.
• Drive cost efficiencies and ensure technical compliance throughout project development.

Skills

Grid connections

Stakeholder management

Technical liaison

Solar PV experience

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

IPSA

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: (Hybrid) York/Edinburgh or Fully Remote considered

Department: Development – Grid

Reports to: Head of Grid

We’re doing exciting things, with our highly specialist team

At Apatura, we develop projects that power clean energy and a thriving digital world — from battery storage to data centres. It’s complex, high-impact work, delivered by a highly capable team who move quickly and care deeply about doing things well.

We’re driven by bold ideas, a strong sense of purpose and a willingness to challenge how things are usually done. As we grow, we’re looking for a creative Grid & Power Engineer to help shape how Apatura shows up — to investors, communities, policymakers and the wider world.

With a growing pipeline of projects and ambitious plans to expand the business, this role offers the chance to play a key part in supporting Apatura’s next stage of growth.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious electrical or power systems engineer looking to take ownership of complex grid connection challenges and work at the forefront of the UK's renewable energy sector. You'll collaborate with network operators, technical experts, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure our projects are technically robust, commercially viable, and ready for successful delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

As Grid & Power Engineer, you'll act as the primary technical liaison for all grid-related matters across the development lifecycle, including:

• Leading grid connection strategies across a diverse portfolio of generation and demand projects.
• Managing relationships with TOs, DNOs, NESO, ICPs, IDNOs, and specialist consultants.
• Identifying viable grid connection opportunities through technical analysis of network data.
• Preparing, submitting, and managing connection applications for BESS, PV, and demand sites.
• Reviewing and assessing connection offers, modification applications, and associated agreements.
• Producing Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) and overseeing power system studies and compliance assessments.
• Supporting pre-planning electrical design activities, including equipment selection, sizing, and layout development.
• Advising internal teams on technical matters relating to development, planning, finance, land acquisition, and construction.
• Driving cost efficiencies and ensuring technical compliance throughout project development.
• Monitoring industry developments and helping to shape Apatura's grid strategy.

What we’re looking for

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering UK grid connections for BESS projects at transmission and/or distribution level.
• Strong understanding of the grid application process and experience working with DNOs, TOs, NESO and other network stakeholders.
• Experience producing SLDs, reviewing electrical studies and assessing connection offers.
• Knowledge of industry standards including G99, G5/5, P28 and P29.
• Understanding of network charging mechanisms, connection agreements and commercial considerations.
• Experience with tools such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, IPSA, DINIS, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and commercial teams.
• Experience with solar PV and demand-side grid connections.
• Knowledge of Grid Code requirements, curtailment and outage studies.
• Exposure to substation, renewable energy or energy storage system design.
• Understanding of construction activities, HV safety requirements and energisation processes.

What we offer

• Private medical care with Bupa (household included)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• EV salary sacrifice scheme + cycle-to-work scheme
• 30 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays to start, increasing with length of service, plus additional leave over the Christmas period
• Access to free, confidential counselling and other wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance scheme at 6x salary

The details

• (Hybrid) York/Edinburgh or Fully Remote considered

Apatura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed, regardless of background, gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process for candidates with disabilities.

Recruitment Agencies

We work with selected recruitment partners when required and do not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate introductions. Any CVs submitted without prior instruction from our Talent Acquisition team and without a signed terms of business agreement in place will be considered a gift. No fee will be payable should we subsequently hire or engage the candidate through any means.