Senior Grid Connections Engineer - Renewables Power Systems

WSP in the UK & Ireland

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Grid Connections Engineer to support the Renewables Grid Connections team and deliver electricity network connections for renewable energy, battery storage, solar and wind projects across the UK.

You will work with our Renewables Grid Connections Lead to drive technical delivery from feasibility to energisation, identifying viable connection opportunities, navigating complex processes, and securing efficient pathways to connect new assets to the

Qualifications

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
Experience delivering grid connection projects within the UK electricity market.
Strong understanding of UK transmission and distribution networks from 11kV through to 400kV.
Knowledge of NESO, National Grid, DNO and transmission connection processes.
Experience with G99, Grid Code requirements and connection compliance activities.
Familiarity with power system modelling software such as DIgSILENT PowerFactory, IPSA, ETAP or PSS/E.
Experience supporting renewable energy, BESS, onshore wind, offshore wind or energy infrastructure projects.
Strong technical report writing and presentation skills.
Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

Technical assessment of grid connection designs, compliance requirements, and connection strategies for renewable energy, BESS, solar and wind projects.
Manage and coordinate grid connection applications, stakeholder engagement, and technical interfaces with NESO, DNOs, TOs, ICPs, IDNOs, OEMs and contractors.
Conduct technical due diligence of connection offers, connection programmes and project development risks.
Review and assure electrical designs relating to grid connection infrastructure, including substations and connection assets.
Manage and review grid compliance and power system studies, including load flow, fault level, short circuit, reactive power, Dynamic and Transient stability, insulation co-ordination and network impact assessments.
Oversee preparation or review of connection applications, Grid Code compliance submissions, G99 applications, Gate 2 applications and Statements of Works.
Provide technical assurance of contractor, OEM, ICP and network operator designs to ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements.
Support construction, commissioning, and energisation activities through review of test plans, commissioning procedures and energisation strategies.
Identify, assess and manage technical risks associated with grid connection, compliance, programme delivery and design interfaces.
Develop and review connection feasibility studies, conceptual designs, single line diagrams, technical reports and client deliverables.
Support project delivery through programme management, stakeholder coordination, and issue resolution.
Mentor and support junior engineers while maintaining awareness of industry developments, Grid Code changes and connections reform initiatives.