Electrical engineer

Reporting to : Operations and Grid Director

Details

Reports to : Operations & Grid Director

Location : Rainton Bridge Head Office

Division : Grid & Operations

The role

The electrical engineer will be primarily responsible for helping the OnPath team to achieve net-zero. The post holder will help develop, build and operate renewable energy projects including onshore wind farms, solar parks, battery storage and other flexible energy generation sites.

• Provide support to the Operations and Grid Director to ensure grid connections are optimised.
• Assist the business development team with grid input and assessments.
• Conduct feasibility studies and technical assessments to determine the viability of projects, including site analysis and grid connection studies.
• Provide estimates of ongoing charges for future projects.
• Prepare and submit G99 and / or transmission applications.
• Support the delivery and progress management on multiple grid connection contracts.
• Efficiently manage grid payments including securities and liabilities.
• Review and resolve any technical, legal or commercial queries found in grid offers.
• Continually look at ways to improve efficiencies through data analysis and reviews of energy use and losses on operational assets.
• Independent Connection Provider and electrical balance of plant tendering support.
• Deliver the technical input to service energy market understanding and opportunities.
• Develop technical specifications and requirements for electrical components and systems.
• Draft OnPath's requirements for tendering and review tender submissions.
• Ensure projects comply with UK regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
• Professional Development : Stay updated with the latest advancements in renewable energy technologies and industry best practices.
• Training and Mentorship : Provide training and mentorship to less experienced engineers and other team members.

Key performance objectives

Key contacts

The role will report directly to the Operations and Grid Director. Work with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, civil engineers, project managers, planners and environmental scientists.

External stakeholders include Distribution Network Operators, Transmission owners, Electricity Systems Operators, and Independent Connection providers. There may be a requirement to represent the Company at networking events.

Working environment

The role will be based at the OnPath Head Office in Rainton Bridge with visits to our office in Hamilton, Scotland, project sites and DNO offices.

Person Specification

Qualifications, knowledge and experience

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