Grid Engineer

Enviromena; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Impact on energy transition

Job summary

Enviromena in Reading, UK is seeking a motivated Grid Engineer to lead and support grid connection strategies for solar and storage projects. You will work with Development, Engineering and Commercial teams to identify opportunities, assess risks, and secure timely grid connections across the UK.

The role involves liaising with DNOs, NESO, TOs and ICPs, reviewing offers, managing programme implications, and mentoring junior engineers as the team grows.

Qualifications

• Experience working on electricity grid connections for renewable energy, storage, infrastructure, utilities or related organisations.
• Knowledge of UK electricity networks, grid connection processes and industry regulations.
• Experience reviewing connection offers and understanding associated technical, commercial and programme risks.
• Understanding of distribution network connection arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting grid-related engineering challenges across development, construction and operations.
• Identify, assess and mitigate grid connection risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review and submit grid connection applications to DNOs.
• Manage relationships with network operators and other key stakeholders to progress connection offers and works.
• Review grid connection offers, identifying risks, opportunities, costs and programme implications.
• Monitor industry reforms and regulatory changes and communicate impacts across the business.
• Identify and evaluate grid technologies and connection strategies to optimise project economics.
• Support business development in identifying grid capacity opportunities for solar.
• Provide technical support to finance, acquisitions and due diligence on grid risks and opportunities.
• Assist with grid compliance requirements tied to connection agreements and assets.
• Collaborate with internal/external engineering consultants, ICPs, lawyers and operators to deliver outcomes.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the business.

Skills

Grid engineering

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Commercial awareness

Project lifecycle

Education

Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Job description

Enviromena is a UK-based independent power producer (IPP) focused on the development, construction, ownership and operation of large-scale solar and battery storage projects across the UK and Europe. As an IPP, Enviromena retains ownership of its assets throughout their full lifecycle, delivering clean, reliable power to communities and businesses.

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Grid Engineer to join our growing team. This role will play a critical part in identifying, securing and delivering grid connections for solar farm projects across the UK. Working closely with Development, Engineering, Construction, Finance and Legal teams, the Grid Engineer will provide technical and commercial advice on connection opportunities, risks, costs and programme implications.

The role will also require regular engagement with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), the National Energy System Operator (NESO), Transmission Owners (TOs), Independent Connection Providers (ICPs) and external consultants to help ensure projects achieve viable and deliverable grid connections.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of grid experience, from developing Grid Engineers through to experienced professionals capable of leading complex connection strategies and mentoring junior team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Leading or supporting the resolution of grid-related engineering challenges across development, construction and operational projects.
• Working with project management and development teams to identify, assess and mitigate grid connection risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Preparing, reviewing and submitting grid connection applications to DNOs.
• Managing relationships with network operators and other key stakeholders to progress connection offers and associated works.
• Reviewing and advising on grid connection offers, identifying risks, opportunities, costs and programme implications.
• Monitoring industry reforms, regulatory changes and connection process developments, ensuring impacts are understood and communicated across the business.
• Identifying and evaluating emerging technologies, network solutions and connection strategies to optimise project economics and connection viability.
• Supporting the business development team in identifying grid capacity opportunities for solar.
• Providing technical support to corporate finance, acquisitions and investment activities, including project valuations, due diligence exercises and assessment of grid-related risks and opportunities.
• Assisting with the management of grid compliance requirements associated with connection agreements and operational assets.
• Collaborating with internal and external engineering consultants, ICPs, legal advisers and network operators to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Mentoring and supporting junior team members where appropriate and sharing knowledge across the wider business.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working on electricity grid connections for renewable energy, storage, infrastructure, utilities, consulting, DNO, TO, NESO or ICP organisations.
• Knowledge of UK electricity networks, grid connection processes and relevant industry regulations.
• Experience reviewing connection offers and understanding associated technical, commercial and programme risks.
• Understanding of distribution network connection arrangements.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with network operators and external consultants.
• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Systems or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience level is flexible and applications are welcomed from individuals ranging from developing Grid Engineers through to more experienced Senior Grid Engineers.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the transition to clean energy.