Senior Grid Engineer - Renewable Energy & Grid Optimization

RES; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RES is seeking a Senior Grid Engineer to support the development and operation of wind, solar and storage projects across the UK. You will identify optimum grid connection solutions, secure agreements and manage liabilities throughout the project life cycle.

With a minimum of 5 years in power-generation grid engineering, you will mentor junior Grid Engineers, liaise with DNOs and lead complex grid studies to enable energisation and safe operation.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of power systems up to 33 kV and above in a power-generation environment.
• Expert knowledge of grid connection requirements and commercial policies.
• Strong understanding of commercial project requirements and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct grid connection feasibility studies for new sites and provide grid input into new site search activities.
• Identify optimum grid connection solutions, considering operational factors such as grid-use of system charging, loss adjustments, and grid constraints or curtailment.
• Secure grid connection agreements (or modifications) aligned with project strategy and negotiate technical requirements.
• Track grid liabilities, advise on connection‑agreement strategies to manage risk exposure, and prepare executive‑approval memos.
• Manage the IDE process in contestable connection works, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs and interacting with the DNO for design approval.
• Deliver grid compliance (EON, ION, FON) to enable timely energisation and operation.
• Provide technical support during detailed design and construction, ensuring grid-code compliance.
• Support operating projects through the Support Services team for grid troubleshooting and third‑party adoption.
• Offer peer review and expert advice to project-team Grid Engineers.
• Lead the implementation of new processes and represent the business in industry forums.

Skills

Power systems 33kV

Grid connections

Commercial awareness

Project planning

Presentation skills

Detail-oriented

Mentorship

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

RES is seeking a Senior Grid Engineer to support the development and operation of wind, solar and storage projects across the UK. You will identify optimum grid connection solutions, secure agreements and manage liabilities throughout the project life cycle.

With a minimum of 5 years in power-generation grid engineering, you will mentor junior Grid Engineers, liaise with DNOs and lead complex grid studies to enable energisation and safe operation.