Climate17
Grid Engineer - Solar & BESS
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Grid Engineer - Solar & BESS
Climate17 is working with a leading renewable energy business to recruit a Grid Engineer to support the delivery of utility-scale renewable energy and battery energy storage projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team, playing a key role in the design, delivery and energisation of grid connections for large-scale renewable energy infrastructure. Working across the full project lifecycle, you'll provide technical expertise from early-stage development through to commissioning and operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of grid connection activities for utility-scale renewable energy and battery energy storage projects.
- Develop and review electrical specifications, designs and supporting documentation for substations and grid connection infrastructure.
- Manage the design process with Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), ensuring compliance with DNO requirements, connection agreements and relevant industry standards.
- Act as the primary engineering interface with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission System Operators (TSOs), ICPs and other external stakeholders.
- Review and approve electrical equipment selection to ensure projects meet Grid Code requirements and deliver technically robust, cost-effective solutions.
- Coordinate grid-related engineering activities across multidisciplinary project teams, ensuring milestones are achieved in line with programme requirements.
- Provide technical support during project development, tendering and pre-construction phases, helping to identify risks and optimise connection strategies.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with ICPs, network operators and specialist subcontractors to support successful project delivery.
- Oversee the preparation and review of grid studies, commissioning documentation and energisation plans, ensuring projects are delivered safely and on schedule.
- Provide technical guidance throughout construction, commissioning and handover, supporting contractors and internal teams to resolve engineering challenges.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, grid connection processes and delivery methodologies across the business.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards and company health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
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About You
- A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- Strong experience delivering grid connection solutions for utility-scale renewable energy or battery energy storage projects.
- Proven expertise working on electrical networks at 33kV and 132kV, with experience of 66kV, 275kV and 400kV considered advantageous.
- A solid understanding of the UK electricity network, including DNO, TSO and ICP processes.
- Experience managing external engineering consultants, ICPs or principal contractors.
- Knowledge of Grid Code requirements, protection philosophies and commissioning activities.
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to balance technical excellence with commercial and programme objectives.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients, network operators and project teams.
- An established network within the UK electricity infrastructure sector would be beneficial.
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This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing business at the forefront of the UK's energy transition. You'll work on a diverse portfolio of renewable energy and battery storage projects, helping to deliver critical infrastructure that supports the decarbonisation of the UK's electricity network.
The business offers a collaborative environment, genuine opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a significant technical contribution within a highly experienced engineering team.
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