Company Overview
An international consultancy and project management business is supporting a major UK energy infrastructure programme across EV charging, BESS, forecourt and wider power-related projects.
Role Overview
The business is looking for a Grid Connections Engineer to support grid connections across a multi-site energy infrastructure rollout.
The role covers the process from initial DNO / IDNO applications through to quotation review, approvals, legal completion and energisation / commissioning support.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare, submit, support and track grid connection applications with DNOs and IDNOs across multiple live sites.
* Review connection offers, quotations, asset values, cable routes, power capacity, constraints, reinforcement requirements and cost variances.
* Question technical specifications and pricing, compare options and support value engineering.
* Maintain power registers, connection trackers, approval deadlines, legal status, risks and cost movement records.
* Liaise with DNOs, IDNOs, ICPs, National Grid, contractors, solicitors, landlords and internal project / commercial teams
Essential Experience
* Good understanding of UK electricity networks, DNO / IDNO processes and grid connection requirements.
* Hands-on grid connection experience or strong relevant knowledge.
* Exposure to grid connections, EV charging, BESS, solar PV, renewables, utilities, electrical infrastructure or multi-site developments.
Desirable Experience
* Electrical engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
* Knowledge of LV / HV principles, G99, G100, G5, G17, import / export requirements and non-exceed limits.
If this exciting role is of interest, please get in touch with James St John
Salary description
£35000.00 - £40000.00 per year