Location: London – Hybrid/remote working available plus site travel as req.

Our client is a fast-growing, vertically integrated renewable energy company, focused on developing, building, and operating large-scale solar and BESS projects.

They are a dynamic and entrepreneurial company, comprising a growing team of highly experienced industry experts.

They are actively looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer who will work throughout the company, supporting project development and the delivery team for new high-voltage connections and private networks.

Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Project Delivery team, co-manage ICP contractors for the delivery of grid connection assets for voltages ranging from LV to 400 kV.
• Lead the G99 process during project delivery, including communicating and coordinating with DNOs and overseeing the creation of required deliverables.
• Lead feasibility and preliminary design work for private wire connections into manufacturing facilities, utilities, data centres, and other significant energy users.
• Coordinate with network operators during project delivery to solve engineering challenges, complete non-contestable works, and ensure on-time and on-budget connections.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, industry standards, best practices, and health and safety requirements.
• Undertake preliminary designs and create policies/procedures with the ability to interpret relevant industry standards when selecting and specifying equipment.
• Liaise with manufacturer service and technical teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend FATs and SATs for HV equipment.
• Carry out an Owner’s Engineering function of the ICP and EPC for all EHV/HV/MV equipment.
• Develop practical, yet innovative, engineering solutions for complex engineering challenges

• Minimum of HNC in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline.
• Chartered Member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology
• Experience working for an ICP, utility company, consultant, or related organisation.
• Extensive knowledge of high voltage (up to 400kV) electrical systems and design.
• Ability to utilise AutoCAD software for SLDs, cable routes, and layout drawings.
• Broad understanding of Grid Code/D-code compliance for generation.
• Track record of stakeholder management such as DNOs, TOs, TSOs, and ICPs.
• Track record of carrying out an Owner’s Engineering role.
• High-level understanding of power systems analysis and ability to interpret consultant’s reports.