Grid Compliance & Connections Engineer
London / hybrid
£55,000 to £75,000 basic and package
Overview
An independent energy developer and asset owner is seeking a Grid Compliance & Connections Engineer to support a growing portfolio of distributed and embedded generation projects across the UK. The portfolio is primarily solar‑led and hybrid, operating at distribution level with selective interaction at the transmission interface where required.
The role is responsible for managing connections and ongoing grid compliance across multiple projects, acting as the technical focal point for engagement with DNOs, ICPs and NESO and ensuring assets remain compliant from application through commissioning and into operation.
This is a hands‑on role suited to an engineer comfortable operating across G99/G100, connection agreements, technical compliance and operational requirements in a small‑to‑medium IPP environment.
Key Responsibilities
Connections & Network Interface
- Manage grid connection activities from application through energisation, including coordination of technical submissions and responses
- Act as the primary technical interface with DNOs, ICPs, IDNOs and NESO
- Support and review Connection Offers, CAs, MODs and NTQs where applicable
- Provide technical input into queue management, programme risk and offer acceptance strategy
- Support capacity change applications and post‑connection modifications
Grid Compliance
- Own compliance against Grid Code, Distribution Code and DNO Engineering Standards
- Lead and manage G99/G100 processes, including stage reviews, commissioning and close‑out
- Review and coordinate compliance documentation including:
- Protection philosophies and settings
- Control strategies and operational modes
- Power system models and compliance reports
- Coordinate compliance testing, witnessing and handover to operations
- Act as internal technical authority for grid‑related compliance risk
Technical & Project Support
- Interface with internal development, engineering and construction teams to ensure compliance is designed in early
- Manage third‑party consultants undertaking grid studies (load flow, fault level, RMS, EMT as applicable)
- Support due diligence on new projects, including review of connection position, compliance risk and programme assumptions
- Provide technical support during operational issues, grid events or compliance queries
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
- Strong working knowledge of UK connections and compliance frameworks at distribution level
- Practical experience with G99, G100, protection systems and commissioning processes
- Direct experience engaging with DNOs, ICPs and/or NESO
- Ability to interpret connection offers, technical schedules and network constraints
Desirable:
- Background in a DNO, NESO, ICP, consultancy or IPP environment
- Experience with embedded generation, export‑limited sites or hybrid configurations
- Familiarity with power system studies and model review
- Understanding of the CUSC and wider industry governance (beneficial but not essential)
Role Highlights
- Technical ownership of connections and compliance across a varied distributed portfolio
- Regular engagement with network engineers and system operators
- Exposure across the full asset lifecycle rather than single‑stage delivery
- Lean environment with real technical influence and minimal process overhead