Grid Connection Engineer

3 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom Thor Companies Full time

Position: Grid Connection Engineer (Renewable Energy)

Location: London - On-site/Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time (Permanent)


Thor Engineering is currently partnered with a European Renewable Developer who have multiple offices Spain, Italy, UK & Germany. They are in search of an experienced Grid Connection Engineer to support the growth of their UK pipeline.


They are very well funded and are growing through a mixture of M&A & Greenfield projects. You will be responsible for taking projects from Origination - RTB.


Responsibilities:

The right person will identify grid origination opportunities, progressing grid offers to RTB status and/or energisation ready. You will have the opportunity to shape the internal grid process and participate in external industry working groups to influence the ever-changing grid connection policies.


  • Conduct network analyses on both distribution and transmission levels to pinpoint potential locations with available capacity.
  • Coordinate with DNOs/National Grid for preliminary meetings and prepare grid applications.
  • Offer technical scrutiny for grid proposals, including optimizing connection solutions, cost assessments, work schedules, and curtailment evaluations.
  • Supply grid-related inputs such as substation design, cost breakdowns, regulatory charges, financial modelling data, and planning requirements for tendering and project planning.
  • Supervise ICPs and consultants to advance projects to Ready to Build (RTB)/energization stage, including assessing design submissions and monitoring construction progress.
  • Provide timely support throughout sales processes.
  • Generate grid reports and furnish strategic advice to the Management team.


Experience:

  • Experience working for a DNO/National Grid in the planning/design/connections directorate or a similar role in a renewables developer is desired.
  • A Bachelor's degree is preferred, and an MSc would be desirable.
  • Additional experience in IPP project acquisition, community solar, national and regional grid analysis, multinational environments, legal, and full-cycle development would be advantageous.


In return my client can offer a full-time and permanent role, Circa £60-75,000) + bonus + benefits (Based on experience) and an opportunity to join a growing company with incredible prospects.


As the preferred supplier for this position, Thor Engineering encourages interested candidates to take the following steps:


  1. Submit your CV to this job advert.
  2. Connect with me on LinkedIn at
  3. Send your contact details and availability to


Successful candidates will be contacted for an initial screening call. The interview process will involve discussions with the HR team and the Hiring Manager.


  • Candidates who follow these steps will receive priority consideration.

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