Climate17 is working with an exciting renewables development and management company headquartered in Hertfordshire. We are a dynamic firm that primarily works with solar farms and battery-based energy storage systems but with growth plans that will allow us to move into other technologies and sectors.
We are seeking a Senior Grid Connection Engineer to support their growing team. The ideal candidate will be proactive and positive, with excellent organisational and communication skills and the ability to use their initiative.
Responsibilities of the role include:
1. Lead grid connection applications and progress the current portfolio of projects, as well as lead the development of new project applications.
2. Report to Network Infrastructure Lead and ensure independent workload management.
3. Understand complex grid-related issues and, where possible, recommend solutions during the application process, working with the networks.
4. Devise, create and maintain a suitable storage area for relevant data, pertaining to Grid analysis, connection assessments and capacity analysis.
5. Establish, maintain and lead relationships with the relevant persons in all DNOs, DSOs, the ESO and the TOs.
6. Have an in-depth understanding of the RIIO Business Plan Components, their impact on the development of renewables portfolios and the opportunity they may present.
7. Be able to interpret ne...