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Vacancy: Electrical Engineer

Location: County Durham

Salary : negotiable upon experience

Call: Grahame 07379049317

Email: [email protected]

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Electrical Engineer

Reports to: Operations & Grid Director
Location: Durham
Division: Grid and Operations

Overall Objectives:
The Electrical Engineer will be crucial in supporting our client’s journey to net-zero. The role involves developing, building, and operating renewable energy projects, including onshore wind farms, solar parks, battery storage, and other flexible energy generation sites.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Support the Operations and Grid Director in optimising grid connections.
Assist the business development team with grid input and assessments.
Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments, including site analysis and grid connection studies.
Estimate ongoing charges for future projects.
Prepare and submit G99 and/or transmission applications.
Manage the delivery and progress of multiple grid connection contracts.
Handle grid payments, including securities and liabilities.
Resolve technical, legal, or commercial queries in grid offers.
Improve efficiencies through data analysis and reviews of energy use and losses on operational assets.
Provide Independent Connection Provider and electrical balance of plant tendering support.
Deliver technical input to service energy market understanding and opportunities.
Develop technical specifications and requirements for electrical components and systems.
Draft requirements for tendering and review tender submissions.
Ensure projects comply with UK regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
Stay updated with advancements in renewable energy technologies and industry best practices.
Provide training and mentorship to less experienced engineers and other team members.

Key Performance Objectives:

Grid assessment turnaround times.
Grid connections management – cost/time/quality.
Independent Connection Provider (ICP) and electrical balance of plant tender scope accuracy and programme delivery.
Adhere to the Health and Safety Plan and relevant legislation and guidance.

Key Contacts:

Reports directly to the Operations and Grid Director.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, civil engineers, project managers, planners, and environmental scientists.
Interacts with external stakeholders like Distribution Network Operators, Transmission owners, Electricity Systems Operators, and Independent Connection providers.
Represents the company at networking events when required.

Working Environment:
Based at the Rainton Bridge Head Office with visits to the Hamilton, Scotland office, project sites, and DNO offices.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:
Essential:

Graduate or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Minimum 5 years’ PQE within a renewable energy networks company or consultancy.
Experience in HV/EHV.
Interest in decarbonisation, net-zero, networks, and generation.

Personal Qualities/Competencies:

Enthusiastic self-starter capable of managing a fast-paced environment.
Diligent with high attention to detail.
Good judgment, logical decision-making, and a hands-on approach.
Strong planning ability with multitasking skills.
Role model consistent with company values.
Excellent communication skills, able to liaise with senior management and technical functions.
Effective team player delivering results under pressure and strict deadlines.
Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards technical challenges.
Professional and proactive approach.