.Grid Connection EngineerDepartment: DevelopmentEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: SpainCompensation: €60,000 - €80,000 / yearDescriptionField develops, constructs, and operates renewable infrastructure projects globally. We hold a robust portfolio of BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) projects in the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by solid financial support. We are a diverse group with varying backgrounds and perspectives, fostering a wide range of skills and knowledge. Our team boasts experience in building multi-billion-dollar technology startups and energy companies, coupled with deep expertise in energy markets. Join our dynamic team composed of enthusiastic, curious, and entrepreneurial individuals committed to making a significant impact. Together, we'll demonstrate that batteries are a fully viable part of our energy infrastructure, not just in the distant future but right now. We have ambitious plans to become Europe's leading clean energy company in the coming years, gradually expanding beyond batteries into new asset types.The roleThis is a newly created position within the team, driven by the ongoing growth of our project portfolio in Spain and the progress of projects throughout their development lifecycle. As Grid Specialist, you will be exposed to all stages of the process, from wider strategy, feasibility, development of grid connections, and construction providing a unique opportunity for professional development across a wide technical remit.Key ResponsibilitiesGathering intelligence and analysing the existing and future electricity network at transmission and distribution level to provide input into the location and electrical characteristics of new developments:Active engagement with REE and DNOs on pre-app meetings and budget offers to glean market-leading intelligence on the availability of connectionsReview of transmission and distribution connection applications:Working with OEMs to gather the information required for applicationsSupervise application forms and associated documents for distribution network connection applicationsIncluding power system studies (load flow, fault level studies, etc)Supporting the grid connection process for our portfolio of developments through the development and pre-construction phases:Regularly meeting REE/DNOs to track progress with developmentsSubmitting Mod Apps and variations to DNO connection offers as requiredOverseeing electrical/power system studies to assess, for example, fault rides through, voltage step change, and/or earthing design to de-risk developments as required in advance of construction
