Senior Grid Engineer

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices around the UK.

Salary: £Competitive depending on skills and experience + car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

As a Senior Grid Engineer working within the onshore Grid team, you’ll be responsible for managing Grid related issues and opportunities for SSER’s portfolio of onshore development projects and operational assets, helping to integrate ever higher volumes of renewable energy into the grid. This will encompass onshore wind and hydro generation within GB, Ireland and beyond, as well as the development and operation of other technologies including battery energy storage systems and green hydrogen production.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Manage the grid connection process across a portfolio of projects

- Preparation and submission of Grid connection applications, review of resulting connection offers and negotiation of detailed technical and commercial terms with the TSO

- Working closely with SSER Development and Construction teams and managing the interface and relationship with the ESOs and TOs to deliver grid connections in the timescales required by projects. 

- Interpreting Grid Code requirements and achieving and maintaining Grid Code compliance, including Grid Code testing and performance monitoring.

- Undertaking due diligence of Grid contracts in support of project acquisitions.

 What do I need?

To be considered for this role we would love you to have:

- Strong technical knowledge of electricity transmission systems, their operation and current/future challenges

- Strong working knowledge of appropriate engineering legislation and industry good practice

- Good report writing and interpersonal skills

- Effective organisation capabilities with the ability to deliver quality work to the agreed timescales

- Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of the implications of engineering activities and decisions.

- Ability to interpret and communicate requirements of relevant standards and codes such as the GB Grid Code, the CUSC and the EirGrid Grid Code.

Although flexible on base location, you will be required to travel as and when is required by the work being undertaken, sometimes to remote locations. A full UK driving license is essential.

About our Business

SSE Renewables is a leading developer and operator of renewable energy, with growth ambitions to treble our renewable energy output by 2030. We drive new growth by identifying, developing, building and operating high quality assets across the UK, Ireland and internationally. As our ambitions and projects grow, so do our teams, meaning we can offer a great selection of opportunities, training and development to support your career.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact pamela.fleming@sse.com / 01738 342002.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

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