Grid Engineer

OXBO; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Hybrid work model

Excellent career development

Job summary

OXBO, a rapidly growing renewable energy investment and development business, is seeking a Grid Engineer to support utility-scale Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects across the UK. You will work with an experienced delivery team, helping take projects from development through to construction and commissioning.

As Grid Engineer, you will support grid connection applications, review electrical designs, coordinate grid studies, and assist with commissioning while ensuring compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineering background.
• 3+ years' experience in renewable energy, power or electrical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting grid connections for renewable generation, BESS or other power projects.
• Knowledge of UK electricity networks, DNOs and grid connection processes.
• Experience liaising with ICPs, consultants or network operators.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering software such as AutoCAD, Trimble or DIgSILENT.

Responsibilities

• Supporting grid connection applications and managing DNO/TSO interfaces.
• Reviewing electrical designs and identifying technical and commercial improvements.
• Coordinating grid connection agreements and electrical studies.
• Assisting with commissioning activities and ensuring projects meet grid compliance requirements.
• Supporting project delivery through design reviews, contractor management and technical due diligence.
• Working closely with project managers and wider delivery teams to ensure successful project completion.

Skills

Grid connections

Electrical design review

CDM regulations knowledge

Project delivery

Education

Degree-qualified Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Trimble

DIgSILENT

Job description

Summary

A rapidly growing renewable energy investment and development business is looking to appoint a Grid Engineer to support the delivery of utility-scale Wind, Solar PV and BESS projects across the UK.

Working alongside an experienced engineering and delivery team, you'll play a key role in taking projects from development through to construction and commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Grid Engineer looking to develop their career within a business that funds, develops, owns and operates renewable energy assets.

The Role

As Grid Engineer, you'll provide technical support across the delivery of Solar PV, BESS and Onshore Wind projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting grid connection applications and managing DNO/TSO interfaces.
• Reviewing electrical designs and identifying technical and commercial improvements.
• Coordinating grid connection agreements and electrical studies.
• Assisting with commissioning activities and ensuring projects meet grid compliance requirements.
• Supporting project delivery through design reviews, contractor management and technical due diligence.
• Working closely with project managers and wider delivery teams to ensure successful project completion

About You

• Degree-qualified Electrical Engineering background.
• Around 3+ years' experience within renewable energy, power or electrical infrastructure.
• Experience supporting grid connections for renewable generation, BESS or other power projects.
• Knowledge of UK electricity networks, DNOs and grid connection processes.
• Experience reviewing electrical designs and liaising with ICPs, consultants or network operators.
• Familiarity with electrical engineering software such as AutoCAD, Trimble or DIgSILENT.
• Good understanding of commissioning, testing and CDM regulations.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Annual bonus.
• Pension.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Excellent long-term career development within a growing renewable energy business.
• Hybrid working and collaborative team environment.