Senior Grid Engineer

Uniper; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Renewables Grid Specialist to create grid solutions for renewable projects across Europe. The role involves engineering assessments, engaging with stakeholders for grid connections, and ensuring compliance with British engineering standards. The company offers competitive salaries, development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension contributions (up to 12%)

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Occupational health services

Qualifications

• Strong experience in electrical grid engineering.
• Vocational qualifications and practical experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Create grid connection solutions for solar, wind, and battery storage projects.
• Conduct engineering assessments to define technical specifications.
• Engage with DNO/TNOs to secure and develop grid connections.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Grid Engineering

Solution Orientation

Team Collaboration

Creative Thinking

Education

University Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Powerfactory

AutoCAD

Job description

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Our Renewables Grid Specialist team is looking for YOU!

Please note we are open to flexibility on location within the UK for this role.

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are proactively transforming the world of energy while ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in diverse teams with flexible working hours. Our culture promotes equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. Join us to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for sustainable energy, and help shape the future. Interested? We look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Create grid connection solutions for solar, wind, and battery storage projects from design to execution across Europe.
• Contribute to the development and realization of renewables projects, focusing on grid connection and substation topics.
• Conduct engineering assessments to define technical specifications, designs, drawings, scope for contracting, and CAPEX requirements.
• Understand British engineering norms, standards, legislation, and regulations related to electrical systems and grid operation.
• Engage with DNO/TNOs to secure and develop grid connections.
• Define and oversee external engineering services and scope of technical contracts.
• Use engineering applications such as Powerfactory and AutoCAD.
• Provide feedback and contribute to continuous improvement in all areas.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including remote work and office locations in the UK and across Europe.

Your profile

• University Degree in Electrical Engineering (vocational qualifications and practical experience are considered).
• Strong experience in electrical grid engineering.
• Solution-oriented, able to make high-quality decisions.
• Creative, open-minded, with a good sense of humor.
• Fluent in English.
• Independent and a team player.

Your qualities

At Uniper, we offer attractive salaries, pensions, health benefits, and a supportive culture fostering creativity and innovation. We support flexible working, including home office setups. We invest in your development through training and workshops. Join our diverse, international team from over 80 countries. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• Personal development opportunities
• Enhanced pension contributions (up to 12%)
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Electric vehicle charging at our sites
• Occupational health services
• Private Medical Insurance and GP services
• Performance-related benefits
• Flexible benefits such as Share Incentive Plan, Dental, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Cycle2Work, and holiday trading

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, offering career growth opportunities in the UK and internationally. Join us in the energy evolution!