Senior Grid Compliance & Commissioning Lead – Remote

Canadian Solar; England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking a Snr. Grid Compliance Manager for the UK to ensure timely grid connection deliverables and test documentation.

The role requires coordinating with DNOs/NESO, managing grid compliance scope, and supporting commissioning schedules while traveling ~20% to project sites and offices. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree in electrical power systems, chartered status, and 5–10 years in renewables grid connections, with hands-on experience in grid studies and power

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical/power systems.
• Chartered engineer status and IET membership.
• 5–10 years in renewables grid connection to transmission or distribution.
• Familiar with UK grid connection; G99/full grid code knowledge.
• Experience with grid code studies and modelling; harmonic/voltage analysis.

Responsibilities

• Track grid compliance deliverables and report monthly on status.
• Identify risks, manage scope changes and contingency plans.
• Support commissioning schedules and test management plans.
• Attend meetings with DNOs/NESO and review studies/modelling.
• Engage consultants and prepare technical documentation as needed.
• Coordinate with OEM/PowerSystem teams for model support.
• Assist NESO/DNO grid testing coordination and responses.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Grid Compliance

Power Systems

Project Coordination

Written and oral communication

Education

Engineering Degree in Electrical or Power Systems

Tools

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

Canadian Solar is seeking a Snr. Grid Compliance Manager for the UK to ensure timely grid connection deliverables and test documentation.

The role requires coordinating with DNOs/NESO, managing grid compliance scope, and supporting commissioning schedules while traveling ~20% to project sites and offices. The ideal candidate has an engineering degree in electrical power systems, chartered status, and 5–10 years in renewables grid connections, with hands-on experience in grid studies and power