Senior Project Engineer – Energy Metering & DSR

GridBeyond

United Kingdom

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary commensurate to experience

31 paid days off per year

Company vehicle

Pension with generous employer contribution

Market leading medical cover

Self-development funding

Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

Job summary

A renewable energy technology firm is seeking a Project Engineer to lead technical aspects of energy site audits and installations. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of electrical engineering experience and will be responsible for optimizing demand response solutions. This role includes conducting site audits, installing energy metering equipment, and supporting sales teams with technical expertise. The position offers a competitive salary, a flexible working model, and substantial paid time off.

Qualifications

Over 10 years of electrical/control engineering experience.
At least 3 years in team leadership or management.
Strong background in electrical installations, control systems.

Responsibilities

Conducting site audits from sales handover to assess flexibility.
Installing and troubleshooting energy metering equipment.
Supporting sales teams with technical expertise during engagements.

Job description

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Who are GridBeyond?

At GridBeyond, we envision a future where we work hand in hand with our customers to unearth the full potential of energy assets, crafting sustainability, resilience, and affordability to steer the course towards a zero-carbon future. Our technology unlocks the potential of every connected asset, from utility-scale renewable generation and battery storage to industrial loads. By intelligently dispatching flexibility into the right market at the right time, asset owners and energy consumers can unlock new revenues and savings, enhance resilience, manage price volatility, and support the transition to a net zero future.

How do GridBeyond do this?

We do this by living our Mission, leveraging AI to innovate and collaborate with our customers creating optimal value from renewable energy generation, demand and storage to deliver a zero-carbon future.

What’s the business and culture like?

Over the last 24 months, we have doubled the number of people that work with us and expanded our business operations over an international landscape. With people working in Ireland, UK, US, Japan and Australia-we are company that understands the importance of connection and thrive on the purpose of our work. We are proud to contribute to a greener, cleaner world for everyone to live in.

What’s this role about?

This role is about leading the technical aspects of energy site audits, installations, and project management to optimise demand response and capacity solutions. It requires a blend of electrical engineering, automation, and project leadership skills, with a focus on metering and control systems to support grid balancing and energy flexibility initiatives.

What will I be doing?

Conducting site audits from sales handover to assess flexibility and processes.
Installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting energy metering equipment, control panels, and related hardware.
Supporting sales teams with technical expertise during customer engagements and commercial discussions.
Leading projects related to capacity management, metering solutions for balancing reserve, and Active Management of Variable Load Products (AMVLP).
Managing and supporting demand-side response (DSR) opportunities by evaluating site flexibility (MW capacity) and preparing work specifications for site integration.
Leading or assisting installations, troubleshooting, and ensuring successful project delivery.

What do I need to be a good technical fit for this role?

Over 10 years of electrical/control engineering experience.
At least 3 years in team leadership or management.
Strong background in electrical installations, control systems, PLCs, VSDs, and networking protocols.
Practical experience with energy metering, current transformers (CTs), and industrial electrical fault finding.
Familiarity with automation systems, SLDs, and remote setup/configuration.
Ability to interpret and develop technical specifications for metering and control systems.

What behaviours are rewarded at GridBeyond?

Customer Obsession- We keep our customers at the forefront of every decision we make.
Relentless- We push beyond boundaries, overcome obstacles. We refuse to give up and will never settle for less than world class.
Integrity - We are committed to conducting ourselves with honesty, ethics, and transparency. We foster trust and respect with our colleagues, customers and partners.
Agility- We value agility and the willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies.
Collaboration- We foster a culture of cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge.

Can you tell me about the benefits?

Excellent salary commensurate to experience
31 paid days off per year (including bank holidays), that increases over time
Company vehicle
Pension with generous employer contribution
Paid market leading medical cover plan with BUPA or Medical allowance if you prefer
Self-development funding
Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
Flexible and hybrid working model

This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the global energy landscape through strategic financial leadership at a pioneering company.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovative energy solutions and a sustainable future. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge projects in global energy markets and smart grid technologies.

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