Grid Engineer

OXBO are delighted to be working with a leading UK based, multi-technology (Solar/BESS/Wind) renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP) to add a Grid Engineer to their team in London.

The company has a lean team that can quickly adapt to changes in market conditions, making them well-placed to profit from the upcoming grid reforms in the industry.

This role involves identifying and developing opportunities on the distribution and transmission grid suitable for delivering against company strategy. It requires collaboration with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs), Transmission System Operators (TNOs), Independent Connection Providers (ICPs), and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) companies to deliver projects ready for development.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and qualify grid capacity suitable for BESS, solar, wind, and other technology projects.
• Develop strategies for green field projects, existing projects, and project acquisitions, taking into account the impact of grid connections, connection costs, and ongoing network charges/revenues at distribution and transmission level.
• Originate, submit, and manage the grid application (G99) process.
• Collaborate with the legal team to oversee the delivery of accurate and complete agreements.
• Manage the project pipeline by communicating with DNOs/IDNOs/ICPs/EPCs as necessary for the development team to develop the project to