Renewables Grid Connection Analyst

Elgin Energy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Energy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Grid Connections Analyst to identify and evaluate grid connection opportunities for solar and BESS projects. You will work with Development, Engineering and Investment teams to drive opportunities from early development through to connection optimisation and delivery.

You will analyse grid capacity, assess connection options, prepare cost and risk assessments, submit connection applications and support negotiations with network operators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Energy Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a connections-focused environment within a DNO, TNO, power system engineering consultancy or IPP.
• Experience interpreting and negotiating connection offers and de-risking connection-related commercial and technical matters.
• Knowledge of the technical fundamentals relating to grid connections.
• Knowledge of the DNO/ICP process for embedded generator connections in the UK.
• Experience working on multiple projects to demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Use mapping tools and datasets to assess network headroom and identify potential connection points.
• Monitor industry changes such as Connection Reforms and Network Development Plans.
• Assess connection options, reinforcement requirements and curtailment exposure.
• Prepare preliminary connection cost and network risk assessments.
• Prepare and submit grid connection applications and review connection offers.
• Monitor grid-related metrics such as Use of System Charges and Securities.
• Undertake curtailment modelling and power system analysis.
• Provide grid intelligence to development, engineering and investment teams.
• Interpret data sources to produce guidance or recommendations.
• Use bespoke software tools and apply project management principles.

Skills

Grid connections

Stakeholder management

Project management

Data interpretation

Technical communication

Education

Electrical/Energy Engineering degree

Job description

Elgin Energy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Grid Connections Analyst to identify and evaluate grid connection opportunities for solar and BESS projects. You will work with Development, Engineering and Investment teams to drive opportunities from early development through to connection optimisation and delivery.

You will analyse grid capacity, assess connection options, prepare cost and risk assessments, submit connection applications and support negotiations with network operators.