Grid Connections Analyst - Renewable Energy Projects

Elgin Energy; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Elgin Energy is seeking a Grid Connections Analyst to identify and secure grid connection opportunities for solar and battery storage projects across the UK. You will work with development, engineering and investment teams to evaluate options, manage applications, and optimise connection delivery.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering and experience in UK grid connection processes, with strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills to support multiple projects to

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a connections-focused environment within a DNO, TNO, power system engineering consultancy or IPP.
• Experience interpreting and negotiating connection offers and de-risking connection-related commercial and technical matters as they relate to project investment and delivery.
• Knowledge of the technical fundamentals relating to grid connections.
• Knowledge of the DNO/ICP process for embedded generator connections in the UK.
• Evidence of working successfully on multiple projects to demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate grid connection opportunities across the UK for Solar and Battery Energy Storage System projects.
• Analyse grid capacity and assess connection options and risks.
• Support grid connection applications and manage connection agreements.
• Provide grid intelligence and recommendations to development, engineering and investment teams.
• Interpret data sources and monitor industry changes affecting grid connections.

Education

Electrical/Energy Engineering degree

Job description

Elgin Energy is seeking a Grid Connections Analyst to identify and secure grid connection opportunities for solar and battery storage projects across the UK. You will work with development, engineering and investment teams to evaluate options, manage applications, and optimise connection delivery.

The role requires a degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering and experience in UK grid connection processes, with strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills to support multiple projects to