Renewables Electrical Engineer: Grid & BESS

Natural Power; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Personal insurances

Health plans

Discounts

Salary sacrifice options

Job summary

Natural Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Stirling/Glasgow office to strengthen the Construction Department. The role focuses on grid connections for wind, solar and battery storage projects, providing expert consultancy and coordinating with grid authorities.

You will work a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday, in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Provide grid consultancy on costs, timelines and technical aspects of grid connections.
• Prepare and submit grid connection applications and modifications for new renewable project developments.
• Ensure electrical infrastructure for wind, solar and BESS projects meets employer requirements and contractor specs.
• Ensure contestable grid connection infrastructure meets system operator functional specifications.
• Act as single point of contact with DNOs, TSOs and other grid authorities.
• Provide technical support to Project Manager / Owner’s Engineer to assist with project delivery.
• Assist with preparation of specifications for solar EPC contracts, turbine supply agreements and balance of plant work packages.
• Review electrical/grid components to identify risks to operation, compliance and lifetime and mitigate them.
• Attend site meetings and perform site visits to inspect electrical works and prepare snagging lists.
• Coordinate grid code compliance testing processes.
• Provide technical due diligence advisory services to developers, asset owners and investors.
• Keep abreast of grid connection and renewable energy policy and technology developments.
• Manage designers and specialist subconsultants as required and provide guidance to direct reports.

Job description

Natural Power is seeking an Electrical Engineer for our Stirling/Glasgow office to strengthen the Construction Department. The role focuses on grid connections for wind, solar and battery storage projects, providing expert consultancy and coordinating with grid authorities.

You will work a 37.5-hour week, Monday to Friday, in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with a comprehensive benefits package.