Solutions Engineer/Grid Specialist

Hyperion Search Ltd; Pathhead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A European C&I BESS company is seeking a Grid Manager to lead technical aspects in the UK market. This role involves managing grid connections, overseeing project designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored energy solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and significant experience in the UK energy sector.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

30 days of annual leave

Pension

Annual company outings

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience with UK DNO network and grid connection processes.
• Proven technical experience in the energy sector.
• Ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design BESS and EMS solutions for clients.
• Manage grid connection processes and relationships with DNO.
• Conduct site assessments and create Single Line Diagrams.

Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Proactive Approach

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering

Job description

The Client

Our client are a European C&I BESS company who have now entered the UK market. They are committed to providing clean and affordable energy for all. By using business as a force for good and integrating sustainable goals with smart battery storage solutions, they are transforming Europe’s energy landscape from centralised, fossil-fuel dependence to a local, clean, and dynamic system—one building at a time.

Your Role

As a Grid Manager you will support the project growth, by leveraging your engineering expertise to manage the technical aspects of our BESS and EMS solutions, working alongside the wider team e.g. Sales Managers, Technical Project Manager. There will be a key focus on grid connections management as the UK will present larger C&I and potentially smaller utility-scale project opportunities.

You will be responsible for overseeing the technical design of our projects, working with our HQ design teams. You will adopt a collaborative and hands-on approach throughout the project lifecycle and will manage managing cross-functional relationships internally and externally e.g. customer and EPCs that will be sub-contracted by iwell or the customer.

You’re never afraid to explain technical details to customers, but you don’t need to lead or close sales directly. That’s what you have sales colleagues for!

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop tailored BESS and EMS solutions for clients, integrating key engineering principles e.g. electrical, civil etc.
• Support the grid connection process, from feasibility through to energisation e.g. managing relationship with DNO and National Grid, optimising grid applications, managing connection agreements, and compliance
• Assess electrotechnical installations at customer’s sites, working with the Technical PM. Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to determine optimal technical project configurations.
• Attend client meetings alongside sales colleagues when required, offering technical support / pre-sales and post-sales engineering
• If required, create Single Line Diagrams to provide clarity on the solution and create a clear demarcation between the involved parties.
• Collaborate with the engineering and product development teams in HQ to provide customized solutions that meet client requirements.
• Along with the Technical PM, manage EPC 3rd parties who are sub-contracted by iwell or the end-customer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with UK DNO network, and understanding of grid connection process (applications, compliance etc)
• Proven experience in a technical / engineering role, preferably within the energy sector (i.e. experience interaction with customers during the sales process)
• A prior understanding of BESS for C&I would be a real advantage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying potential business opportunities / upselling that the sales team can then pursue
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to travel for site visits as required.

We Care

• An exciting task in a dynamic company that is actively shaping the energy transition
• Flexible and mobile working conditions
• Cooperation in an international team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
• 30 days of annual leave
• Pension
• Annual company outings
• Opportunities for personal and professional development