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Graduate Grid Engineer
Graduate Grid Engineer
At RES, we want you to work to make Power for Good.
We're the world's largest independent renewable energy company, guided by a vision: to create a future where everyone has access to affordable, zero-carbon energy. Our ambitions couldn’t be achieved without our people—the best minds in power solving the world’s toughest energy challenges. We invest heavily in growth, offering rewarding opportunities, learning from a global network of inspiring colleagues, and career development at every stage.
About the Role
In the UK and Ireland, our renewable energy projects increasingly depend on a resilient, networked grid—which becomes even more crucial as we accelerate towards Net Zero. As a Graduate Grid Engineer, you’ll play a critical role across all phases of project development, from inception to energisation, by supporting grid engineering aspects.
You’ll work hybrid, based at one of our offices (Gateshead, Kings Langley, Glasgow, or Larne) with close support from senior team members. To fuel your continuous development within grid engineering, you’ll gain hands-on experience in:
- Grid feasibility assessments for new project sites
- Analysing and interpreting network datasets for key decision-making
- Cost estimating for substations and interconnections
- Managing grid connection liabilities and assessing risk exposure
- Preparing technical appendices (Single Line Diagrams, fault calculations) for grid applications
- Supporting substation layouts (33kV–400kV) and Grid Code / G99 compliance
- Engendering connections and ensuring timely project energisation
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Reporting to a Project Manager but supported by the Energy Networks Team, this role offers a fast-track to professional advancement. Our structured training programme allows you to develop essential skills for IET Chartered Engineer status, with mentorship across grid engineering, commercial, regulatory, and charging disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Feasibility
- Contribute to grid connection feasibility studies, identifying optimal routes based on capacity, system charging, constraints, and cost.
- Guide project site searches by advising on grid compatibility, capacity, and related risks.
Procurement & Risk Management
- Work with procurement teams to gather accurate grid connection cost data and update internal tools.
- Track and mitigate grid liabilities, advising on strategic agreements to reduce risk exposure.
- Engage with key stakeholders (OFGEM, NESO, DESNZ, and grid licensees) on public grid consultations and regulatory compliance.
Delivery & Compliance
- Assist Senior Grid Engineers in navigating Grid Code and G99 technical requirements.
- Support implementation of 33kV–400kV substation designs and Grid Code testing phases.
Technical Knowledge
Required knowledge includes:
- A distinction in Electrical Power System Analysis (or comparable expertise)
- Basics of grid connection engineering (technical foreground and process)
- An understanding of the UK & Ireland electricity market structure, including:
- System operator roles (e.g., NESO)
- Regulatory frameworks and charging mechanisms
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Essential Skills
- Rapid learning and practical application in grid regulation contexts
- Testament to quality and timeliness in technical deliverables
- Strong communication—clearly articulating findings to both technical and non-technical audiences (both written and verbally)
- Analytical precision for reviewing grid inputs and preparing critical reports
Experience & Qualifications
- A degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Prior work experience is welcomed, though not mandatory.
- Electrical engineering experience (theory or practice) is highly beneficial.
Why Join RES?
At RES, diversity drives progress. Our teams of global talent come from diverse backgrounds, harnessing varied perspectives to address complex challenges and innovate for our clients.
We believe in ambition and opportunity. Here, you’ll gain valuable technical skills, explore blank pages for impactful ideas, and build part of Europe’s clean energy future—one project at a time.
Power for Good: Join a mission to power a fairer, cleaner future.
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