Head of Electrical Design and Grid Connections Specialist

5 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lower 48 BESS Full time
Job Title:

Head of Electrical Design and Grid Connections Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Power System Engineer to join our team as 'Head of Electrical Design & Grid Connections' at Lower 48 BESS, a UK-based Battery Energy Storage development platform.

This role will be responsible for internalising electrical design of BESS schemes (33kV to 275 kV), currently outsourced, and conducting power flow analysis in-house to determine projected constraints and curtailments.

The successful candidate will have a profound understanding of grid connection policies and regulations, including grid acceleration and queue management processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establishing and leading the Electrical Design Functionality for Lower 48 BESS
  • Formulating and evolving our in-house grid targeting strategy
  • Modelling & Assessing our current grid connections in terms of future curtailments and constraints along with our Optimisation Team
  • Overseeing all grid development processes
  • Serving as the primary contact for all network utilities, both distribution and transmission
  • Managing ICP tender and selection processes, defining scopes of work, and reviewing responses
  • Collaborating with the team to assess grid suitability for early-stage projects
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with leading ICPs
  • Providing grid/connection technical support during asset construction
  • Developing and managing in-house grid technical standards and tools
  • Conducting technical due diligence on grid and connection aspects for project acquisitions and disposals

Requirements:

  • Over 8 years of experience in working with Utilities or Network Operators
  • Profound understanding of grid connection policies and regulations, including grid acceleration and queue management processes
  • Well-established in the electrical network sector, actively engaged with organisations like the ENA
  • Strong connections to key industry players, iDNOs, and DNOs
  • Familiarity with ICP design and construction, including contract negotiation
  • Electrical Engineering or similar university degree supplemented by industry experience
  • Background in technical consulting, a network utility, or project development
  • Previous experience conducting due diligence for potential project acquisitions, particularly focusing on grid connection risks
  • Self-starter comfortable working within a small and agile team
  • High technical competence, specifically as a power engineer
  • Excellent reporting and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with external parties
  • Ability to represent the business at external grid-related events and meetings

The estimated salary for this position is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is a competitive salary range considering the location and job requirements.

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