Main Purpose\n• go-to person for grid capacity availability assessment to inform projects origination \ndecisions \n• responsible for managing the grid connection process from origination to project \nenergisation \n• provide grid related technical design inputs to support the project development process \nfrom end to end.\nKey Tasks and Requirements\n• Lead the grid connection process for renewable energy projects from concept \nthrough to commissioning \n• Conduct network analysis at both distribution and transmission levels to identify \npotential locations with available capacity.\n• Liaise with DNOs and National Grid, preparing, submitting and reviewing grid \nconnection applications \n• Provide technical due diligence to grid offers, including optimization of connection \nsolutions, cost assessments, and curtailment evaluations.\n• Keep the company appraised of trends and developments in DNOs and NGESO \npolicies and requirements impacting grid connections opportunities.\n• Devise, create and maintain a database for Grid analysis, connection assessments \nand capacity analysis'\n• Implement new connection solutions arising from DNOs/NGESO policy changes and \nchanging industry standards.\n• Provide grid inputs such as substation design, cable routes and trenches design, \ncost assessments, and securities for financial modelling and planning purposes.\n• Develop and maintain excellent relationships with the DNOs and NGESO design and \ndelivery teams ensuring projects progress smoothly through the project lifecycle.\n• Manage ICP tender processes including establishing scope of work, reviewing \nresponses and selecting contractors\nGrid Connections Lead Engineer 2\n• Develop and maintain relationships with industry leading ICPs\nGuidance on Skills for Job\n• Electrical engineering background with electrical or engineering degree qualifications \n(Masters preferred) or relevant industry experience.\n• 5+ years' experience working in a similar role for a renewable energy developer or \nworking for a DNO, National Grid or a technical consultancy.\n• Strong knowledge of the UK utility or Renewable Energy sectors\n• Strong knowledge of requirements for grid code compliance, DNOs/NGESO \nconnection procedures and administrative authorisations required for connecting \nrenewable plants in the UK market.\n• Ability to explore and understand the challenges and opportunities in the UK Grid \nInfrastructure at both Distribution and Transmission level.\n• Established network of contacts across the DNOs, National Grid and ICP \nenvironment.\n• Excellent communication and presentation skills.\n• Ability to summarise complex problems and present them succinctly.\n• Ability to work full-time in the UK\n• Knowledge of PowerFactory, DIgSILENT or similar modelling tools and their use for \nGrid Analysis based on DNO/TO Datasets\n• Competency in design software such as CAD, PVCase, PVSyst, etc.\n• Commercially astute.\n• Valid UK driving license