Grid Code Compliance Engineer (12-Month Contract, Outside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Outside IR35)
Overview
A leading UK energy developer is seeking an experienced Grid Code Compliance Engineer to support a large-scale flexible generation and storage project (750MW).
This role will play a key part in ensuring full Grid Code compliance across the design, modelling, commissioning, and operational phases of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver Grid Code compliance studies, including voltage, reactive power, frequency response, and Fault Ride Through (FRT)
- Develop, validate, and maintain RMS and EMT models for grid-connected assets
- Support system studies and technical assessments for transmission-level compliance
- Act as technical interface with NESO (National Energy System Operator) for approvals and technical queries
- Oversee and support site testing and commissioning activities, including witness testing (harmonics, voltage, frequency response, performance validation)
- Conduct post-event analysis and investigation of system disturbances or compliance issues
- Ensure all project elements meet relevant UK Grid Code and transmission requirements
Key Requirements
- Strong background in Grid Code compliance engineering
- Proven experience with RMS and EMT modelling tools and system studies
- Familiarity with NESO / transmission system operator processes
- Experience in site testing, commissioning, and validation of grid-connected assets
- Strong understanding of HV power systems, ideally including BESS and/or conventional generation
- Ability to work across both design and delivery phases
- Strong communication skills with experience managing technical stakeholders
If this role is of interest, please email an updated CV to H.Sanger@mintselection.com, and I will be in touch to discuss further.
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Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: 12-Month Contract (Outside IR35)
Overview
A leading UK energy developer is seeking an experienced Grid Code Compliance Engineer to support a large-scale flexible generation and storage project (750MW).
This role will play a key part in ensuring full Grid Code compliance across the design, modelling, commissioning, and operational phases of the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver Grid Code compliance studies, including voltage, reactive power, frequency response, and Fault Ride Through (FRT)
- Develop, validate, and maintain RMS and EMT models for grid-connected assets
- Support system studies and technical assessments for transmission-level compliance
- Act as technical interface with NESO (National Energy System Operator) for approvals and technical queries
- Oversee and support site testing and commissioning activities, including witness testing (harmonics, voltage, frequency response, performance validation)
- Conduct post-event analysis and investigation of system disturbances or compliance issues
- Ensure all project elements meet relevant UK Grid Code and transmission requirements
Key Requirements
- Strong background in Grid Code compliance engineering
- Proven experience with RMS and EMT modelling tools and system studies
- Familiarity with NESO / transmission system operator processes
- Experience in site testing, commissioning, and validation of grid-connected assets
- Strong understanding of HV power systems, ideally including BESS and/or conventional generation
- Ability to work across both design and delivery phases
- Strong communication skills with experience managing technical stakeholders
If this role is of interest, please email an updated CV to H.Sanger@mintselection.com, and I will be in touch to discuss further.
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