Hybrid Senior Grid Connection Engineer

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About the role

  • Developing battery energy storage projects at Field, an international owner of renewable infrastructure. Collaborating with specialists to support the transition to Net Zero across the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse the existing and future GB electricity network (transmission and distribution) to inform the location and electrical characteristics of new projects
  • Track industry developments, including updates from NESO, Ofgem and CUSC, and incorporate these into project strategy
  • Prepare and manage grid connection applications, coordinating inputs across internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Act as the primary interface with DNOs, TOs and NESO during development and support a smooth transition into construction
  • Lead technical evaluation of sites through site visits and third-party investigations, including potential acquisition opportunities
  • Develop and review technical outputs such as SLDs and fault level contributions
  • Support design development, review and interpret third-party power system studies to assess grid code compliance, and provide recommendations that inform project decisions
  • Contribute to lender and investor technical due diligence and evaluate technical tender submissions
  • Coordinate with the grid development team and act as the key interface with DNOs and TOs through construction
  • Review detailed design submissions from contractors and manage technical RFIs
  • Support testing and commissioning, coordinating teams and contractors to safely energise and hand over assets to Asset Operations
  • Assist the Project Manager with inputs to schedules, risk registers and budgets
  • Support the Senior Project Engineer in reviewing operations and maintenance documentation
  • Support electrical due diligence for projects Field is acquiring
  • Review transmission and distribution connection offers, assessing risks and delivery timelines
  • Liaise with developers, TOs and DNOs to understand connection status and delivery programmes
  • Review single line diagrams (SLDs) and general arrangement drawings prepared by developers to ensure technical suitability

Requirements

  • Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years’ experience in the GB electricity industry in a technical or grid-focused role
  • Strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of grid connections across both transmission and distribution networks, as well as the wider project development lifecycle
  • Understanding of the fundamentals of design of a BESS asset
  • Good understanding of the G99 end-to-end process, including supporting projects through the pre-commissioning compliance process, and familiarity with Grid Code and CUSC requirements
  • Understanding of project health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations
  • Pragmatic, proactive approach with a strong focus on quality and effective problem solving

Benefits

  • Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance
  • Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
  • £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development
  • Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members
  • Company Pension with 8% Contribution
  • Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
  • Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London
  • 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug
  • 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
  • Free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team
  • Dog-friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along
  • Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources
  • Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
  • Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

Job title

Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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