Grid Connections Engineer

Interv_l Group | B Corp; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading developer in the energy sector is seeking a Grid Connections Engineer to join their Pre-Construction team in Birmingham, UK. This role involves managing the grid connection process, liaising with various stakeholders, and supporting the technical aspects from application to energisation. The ideal candidate will have a background in power networks, understanding of G99 applications, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Background in power networks, grid connections, or electrical infrastructure.
• Experience working with or for a DNO, IDNO, ICP, or developer.
• Strong understanding of G99 applications, connection offers, and DNO processes.
• Confidence reviewing technical drawings and connection studies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Engineering qualification (HNC / HND / Degree) in Electrical or Power Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the grid connection process from initial feasibility to on-site delivery.
• Liaise directly with DNOs, IDNOs, and ICPs, interpreting, challenging, and negotiating connection offers.
• Prepare and submit G99 applications and support design teams with network input.
• Review SLDs (single-line diagrams) and technical documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Advise on connection strategies, balancing capacity, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Support construction teams during energisation, ensuring DNO requirements are met.

Job description

Are you an engineer who knows how to navigate the DNO maze?

Do you take pride in finding smarter, faster, and more cost-effective grid connections?

We’re supporting a leading developer at the forefront of the UK’s energy transition, delivering large-scale EV charging and renewable energy infrastructure across the country.

They’re looking for a Grid Connections Engineer to join their Pre-Construction team , overseeing all aspects of grid connections from application to energisation.

This is a key technical role that bridges the gap between design, delivery, and the DNOs; perfect for someone who enjoys problem-solving, stakeholder management, and getting projects moving.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the grid connection process from initial feasibility to on-site delivery.
• Liaise directly with DNOs, IDNOs, and ICPs, interpreting, challenging, and negotiating connection offers.
• Prepare and submit G99 applications and support design teams with network input.
• Review SLDs (single-line diagrams) and technical documentation to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Advise on connection strategies, balancing capacity, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Support construction teams during energisation, ensuring DNO requirements are met.

What We’re Looking For

• Background in power networks, grid connections, or electrical infrastructure .
• Experience working with or for a DNO, IDNO, ICP, or developer .
• Strong understanding of G99 applications, connection offers, and DNO processes .
• Confidence reviewing technical drawings and connection studies .
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Engineering qualification (HNC / HND / Degree) in Electrical or Power Engineering.