Senior Grid Connections Engineer (Energy)

Overview

As Senior Grid Connections Engineer, you will shape and deliver grid connection solutions for renewables, storage, solar and wind projects across the UK. You will work within the Renewables Grid Connections team to move from feasibility to energisation, engaging developers, investors, and project teams to secure viable connection pathways. The role focuses on technical delivery, compliance, and stakeholder coordination within a dynamic market. You’ll contribute to high-profile UK energy transition projects while evolving grid connection strategies in a changing environment.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working policy
• Health & wellbeing programmes (Thrive)
• Virtual GP
• Gymflex membership discount
• Flexible benefits package
• Chartership and professional development support

Responsibilities

• Assess grid connection designs, compliance, and strategies for renewables, BESS, solar and wind projects
• Coordinate connection applications and interfaces with NESO, DNOs, TOs, ICPs, IDNOs, OEMs and contractors
• Perform due diligence on connection offers and programmes, analyze project development risks
• Review electrical designs for grid connection infrastructure, including substations and assets
• Oversee grid studies (load flow, fault level, short circuit, stability, insulation co-ordination, network impact)
• Prepare or review connection applications, Grid Code submissions, G99 and Gate 2 applications, SOWs
• Provide technical assurance of contractor and operator designs for regulatory compliance
• Support construction, commissioning, and energisation through test plans and procedures
• Identify and manage technical risks related to grid connection and interfaces
• Develop feasibility studies, conceptual designs, single line diagrams, reports and client deliverables
• Support project delivery via programme management and stakeholder coordination
• Mentor junior engineers and stay updated on Grid Code changes and reforms

Key requirements

• Strong technical understanding of power systems and electricity network connections
• Ability to interpret complex network information for project decisions
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project development drivers
• Confidence working with clients and external stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs
• Collaborative multidisciplinary working style
• Commitment to safety, quality and engineering excellence
• Passion for UK energy transition and net zero ambitions
• Proactive attitude to grow grid connections capability
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering or related discipline
• Experience in power systems, electricity networks or grid connections
• Experience delivering grid connection projects in the UK
• Strong understanding of 11kV to 400kV networks
• Knowledge of NESO, National Grid, DNO and transmission processes
• Experience with G99, Grid Code and connection compliance
• Familiarity with power system modelling tools
• Experience supporting renewable energy, BESS, wind or energy infrastructure projects
• Strong technical report writing and presentation skills
• Chartered Engineer status or progress towards chartership (advantageous)

• Client-facing confidence
• Stakeholder engagement
• Team collaboration
• Power systems knowledge
• Grid connection processes (NESO, G99, Grid Code)
• Network modelling tools (DIgSILENT PowerFactory, IPSA, ETAP, PSS/E)

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