Grid Connection Engineer

3 weeks ago


London, 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 maa@thor-companies.com.

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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