Grid Connection Engineer - Renewables (Hybrid Cork)

BayWa AG; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Company pension scheme

Discretionary performance bonus

Mental health support

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

BayWa r.e. Ireland Limited in Cork is seeking a Grid Engineer to shape grid connection outcomes for renewable assets from development through delivery.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team with hybrid working options and contribute to HV/MV electrical design, SLD preparation, and grid code compliance. The role requires 3–5 years in grid connection or electrical engineering for renewables, strong reporting skills, and fluency in English and local language.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in grid connection or electrical engineering for renewable energy projects.
• Experience with HV/MV design, SLD, and grid code compliance.
• Fluency in local language and English.
• Right to Work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Support high-level grid feasibility checks during Origination: assess PoC options, indicative connection costs, and timelines.
• Finalize project-specific grid planning for formal application: confirm PoC, connection voltage, available capacity, and DSO/TSO submission requirements.
• Create and review layouts and electrical designs for Solar, Wind, and BESS projects: MV/HV systems, cable sizing, transformer specs, SLDs.
• Support power plant integration into the grid: power system studies, protection coordination, reactive power, SCADA, grid code compliance.
• Conduct design verification from a grid perspective (grid code compliance assessment).
• Support commissioning and acceptance of grid connection; review OEM/EPC designs for grid works.
• Prepare RfD/RfI submission technical sections related to grid connection; log grid-related engineering risks.

Skills

HV/MV design

Cable sizing

Transformer selection

Switchgear specs

Protection philosophy

SLD design

Grid code compliance

Fluent English

Technical report writing

Risk identification

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical/Power Eng

Tools

AutoCAD Civil

DIgSILENT

Job description

BayWa r.e. Ireland Limited in Cork is seeking a Grid Engineer to shape grid connection outcomes for renewable assets from development through delivery.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team with hybrid working options and contribute to HV/MV electrical design, SLD preparation, and grid code compliance. The role requires 3–5 years in grid connection or electrical engineering for renewables, strong reporting skills, and fluency in English and local language.