Grid Engineer

Climate17; Kingswood; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Employer pension contribution

33 days annual leave

Job summary

Climate17 is delivering leading renewable energy grid connection projects in the UK. The Grid Engineer will support the design, delivery and energisation of connections across 33kV and 132kV networks, with exposure to BESS and Solar PV infrastructure.

Role requires degree in Electrical Engineering, strong stakeholder management and experience within renewables or power infrastructure, with hybrid working and a competitive package on offer.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience delivering grid connections at 33kV and 132kV.
• Knowledge of DNO, TSO and ICP processes.
• Experience managing ICP contractors and connection works.
• Familiarity with Grid Code requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Experience in renewables, utilities or power infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design of grid connections in line with DNO and TSO requirements.
• Develop technical specifications, engineering documentation and connection packages.
• Manage relationships with DNOs, TSOs and ICPs.
• Support equipment selection and ensure compliance with Grid Code requirements.
• Coordinate technical inputs across engineering and project delivery teams.
• Support procurement and management of ICP contractors and subcontractors.
• Assist with grid studies, protection settings, commissioning documentation and energisation.
• Provide technical support throughout construction and operation.

Skills

Grid connections

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Contractor management

Renewables experience

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Grid Code knowledge

Job description

Climate17 is pleased to be working with a leading renewable energy EPC and O&M provider delivering utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to appoint an experienced Grid Engineer to support the design, delivery and energisation of grid connections across major renewable energy projects.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with experience across 33kV and 132kV connections who wants exposure to large-scale Solar PV, BESS and wider grid infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Working closely with engineering, project delivery, commercial teams and external network stakeholders, you will support grid connection projects from early-stage design and tendering through to construction, commissioning and energisation.

You will:

• Lead and support the design of grid connections in line with DNO and TSO requirements.
• Develop technical specifications, engineering documentation and connection packages.
• Manage relationships with DNOs, TSOs and ICPs.
• Support equipment selection and ensure compliance with relevant Grid Code requirements.
• Coordinate technical inputs across engineering and project delivery teams.
• Support the procurement and management of ICP contractors and subcontractors.
• Assist with grid studies, protection settings, commissioning documentation and energisation.
• Provide technical support throughout construction and operational phases.
• Support the delivery of utility-scale BESS and Solar PV projects.

About You

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering grid connections at 33kV and 132kV.
• Experience at 66kV, 275kV or 400kV would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of DNO, TSO and ICP processes.
• Experience managing ICP contractors and connection works.
• Knowledge of Grid Code requirements and electrical infrastructure design.
• Strong stakeholder management and project coordination skills.
• Experience within renewables, utilities or wider power infrastructure.

Why Apply?

• Join an established renewable energy EPC delivering utility-scale Solar PV and BESS projects.
• Work across major UK grid connection and energy infrastructure projects.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Employer pension contribution.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and career development.