Senior Grid Engineer

Statkraft group.; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional and personal development

Competitive terms of employment

Career and learning opportunities

Job summary

Statkraft group. is seeking a Senior Grid Engineer to join their Irish Project Development team. This role involves managing the grid connection process for large-scale renewable projects. You will provide expert technical input, work closely with various teams, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in engineering and have a strong interest in renewable energy. Additionally, excellent communication skills and relevant experience in the Irish energy sector are highly beneficial.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a similar role or field.
• Strong interest in renewable energy, particularly the grid connection process.
• Ability to manage a large workload, prioritise effectively, and balance competing deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in the Irish energy sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise the grid connection process across all project stages.
• Undertake high-level electrical design for projects.
• Work closely with the Project Development and Delivery teams.
• Support procurement of specialist consultants and contractors.
• Ensure timely achievement of grid code compliance on projects.

Skills

Proactive

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Grid Engineer to strengthen our Irish Project Development team, which delivers large-scale wind and solar projects across Statkraft’s portfolio from early-stage feasibility, through development and construction to the operational phase.

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing expert technical input across all aspects of grid connection, working closely with the wider Grid team. The role will report to the Head of Grid for Onshore Wind and Solar in Ireland.

Job Description

As a Senior Grid Engineer, your main responsibilities will be:

• Manage and optimise the grid connection process across all project stages, from site selection and feasibility through grid application and offer negotiation, to design, construction, energisation and operations.
• Undertake high-level electrical design for projects.
• Work closely with the Project Development and Delivery teams to scope, assess and negotiate technical and commercial aspects of solar and wind grid connection, EPC and related contracts, and manage performance against Employer’s Requirements.
• Support and manage the procurement of specialist consultants and contractors, including scoping of work packages and ongoing relationship management to meet business needs.
• Work with the wider Statkraft team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget, with overall responsibility for grid and electrical aspects.
• Manage contractors and system operators to ensure projects are energised on time and within budget.
• Identify, manage and communicate grid risks to ensure optimal outcomes, with business cases kept up to date across project timelines and costs.
• Ensure timely achievement of grid code compliance on projects.
• Provide grid input to due diligence for M&A and project financing activities, including scoping and review of third-party assessment reports and statements.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and statutory bodies including regulators, system operators and industry representatives.
• Ensure consultants and contractors comply with Statkraft HSSE policies and procedures and demonstrate commitment to Statkraft safety culture.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in a similar role or field.
• Strong interest in renewable energy, particularly the grid connection process.
• Proactive, with strong attention to detail, highly organised and target oriented.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage a large workload, prioritise effectively, and balance competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams.
• Ability to clearly frame issues, providing context, analysis, recommendations, and risk/benefit assessments in both written and verbal formats.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget is advantageous.
• Experience in the Irish energy sector is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Irish power system is advantageous.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society.
• Professional and personal development in an exciting global company.
• A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture.
• A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background.
• Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes.
• Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation.
• The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and backgrounds.

Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability.

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