Grid Engineer

Description:

INFRASTRUCTURE / ENERGY / ENVIRONMENT

Energy Consultant (Electrical)

Manchester or Sheffield | Full-time

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ENERGY
Help deliver the infrastructure and power systems that will support the transition to a low-carbon future.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Join a collaborative multidisciplinary team working across a diverse portfolio of energy and decarbonisation projects.

Role overview

The energy sector is evolving rapidly, and we're looking for an Energy Consultant (Electrical) to help deliver the infrastructure and power systems that will support the transition to a low-carbon future.

Whether your experience comes from consultancy, utilities, renewables, DNOs, energy developers, or a related sector, this is an opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting energy and decarbonisation projects while building your expertise in electrical power systems and grid infrastructure.

Project portfolio

Solar PV and battery energy storage systems

Low-carbon heat networks

Hydrogen and alternative fuel projects

Energy recovery facilities

Campus-wide energy infrastructure programmes

Grid connection and network integration studies

Electrification of heat and transport

The opportunity

As part of the growing Energy team, you'll support the development of electrical infrastructure and power systems solutions, with a particular focus on grid integration and the electrification of energy systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting technical analysis and modelling of electrical power systems.

Assisting with feasibility studies and early-stage infrastructure design.

Contributing to HV grid connection studies and network assessments.

Developing technical reports, calculations, and engineering deliverables.

Supporting the design and assessment of electrical infrastructure solutions.

Working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative low-carbon energy projects.

Helping clients understand the electrical requirements of renewable generation, energy storage, and decarbonisation strategies.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for individuals with a strong foundation in electrical engineering, who are keen to develop their expertise within the energy sector.

You will ideally have:

An MEng (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems.

Strong fundamentals in Power Systems, Electrical Distribution Networks, and Electrical Infrastructure Design.

An understanding, through academic study or practical experience, of power systems and network studies.

An understanding of grid connection processes, grid capacity and network constraints, and working with DNOs and TSOs.

You will also bring:

An interest in the energy transition, renewable energy, electrification, and low-carbon infrastructure.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.

A desire to work towards Chartered Engineer status and professional membership, e.g. IET.

Don't meet every requirement?

We recognise that great candidates don't always tick every box. We're particularly interested in hearing from people with strong electrical engineering and power systems knowledge who may be looking to develop their experience in grid connections and energy consultancy.

We welcome applications from candidates working within:

Utilities and network operators

Distribution Network Operators (DNOs)

Renewable energy developers

Energy companies

Electrical design consultancies

Other power engineering environments

If you're passionate about the future of energy and have the right technical foundations, we'd love to hear from you.

Eligibility

This role does not meet the criteria for visa sponsorship under the UK immigration system. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status