Grid Engineer (Contract) | Register Your Interest

Mint Selection Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mint Selection Ltd in the UK is seeking experienced Grid Engineers for upcoming contract requirements supporting grid connection and compliance on renewable and storage projects. These roles sit between developers, network operators and design teams, shaping how smoothly a project connects.

You will manage grid connection applications, review designs for substations and cables, coordinate with National Grid, DNOs and ICPs, and support planning, consenting and grid offers while keeping projects

Qualifications

• Experience in grid engineering for renewable generation or BESS connections in the UK.
• Understanding of Grid Code and connection processes, including G99 for UK projects.
• Experience coordinating with National Grid, DNOs and ICPs on offers and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Manage grid connection applications and compliance with NESO and DNO requirements.
• Review designs for substations, cables and grid interface points.
• Coordinate with stakeholders including National Grid, DNOs, ICPs and contractors.
• Support planning, consenting and grid offer processes, ensuring adherence to technical standards and contracts.

Skills

Grid engineering

Technical writing

Project coordination

Education

Electrical/Power engineering degree

Chartered status or progress towards it

Job description

Salary: Competitive day rate depending on experience

Contract length: 12 to 18 month contracts

Mint Selection is speaking with experienced Grid Engineers ahead of upcoming contract requirements supporting grid connection and compliance on renewable and storage projects. These roles sit between developers, network operators and design teams, and they shape how smoothly a project connects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage grid connection applications and compliance with NESO and DNO requirements
• Review designs for substations, cables and grid interface points
• Coordinate with stakeholders including National Grid, DNOs, ICPs and contractors
• Support planning, consenting and grid offer processes, and keep projects within technical standards and connection agreements

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous grid engineering experience on renewable generation or BESS connections in the UK
• Understanding of Grid Code and connection processes, including G99 for UK projects
• Experience working with National Grid, DNOs and ICPs on connection offers and agreements
• Strong technical writing and experience managing submissions with network operators
• Degree in electrical or power engineering advantageous, with chartered status or progress towards it beneficial

Equal Opportunities Statement:

Mint Selection is committed to inclusive hiring and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are focused on building diverse teams that reflect the global energy transition.