Grid Connection Engineer

Department: Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Spain

Compensation: €60,000 - €80,000 / year

Field 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 role
This 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.

1. Gathering 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 connections

• Working with OEMs to gather the information required for applications
• Supervise application forms and associated documents for distribution network connection applications
• Including power system studies (load flow, fault level studies, etc)

• Regularly meeting REE/DNOs to track progress with developments
• Submitting Mod Apps and variations to DNO connection offers as required
• Overseeing 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.
• Preparing handover documentation for our construction team

• Reviewing accepted transmission and distribution grid connection offers
• Liaising with developers and REE/DNOs to understand the current status and delivery programs for grid connections
• Critically assessing SLDs prepared by developers and corresponding general arrangement drawings to ensure their suitability

• Ongoing evaluation of our in-house processes to maintain our scaling speed
• Ensure projects’ transition into construction is seamless

A bit about you

• You’re an open, clear communicator who enjoys working collaboratively - there are no ‘lone wolves’ at Field, we’re all in this together
• You’re very organised - you’ll be spinning a few plates at once, so you’ll need to have tried and tested methods for keeping on top of a varied workload at your fingertips
• You’re enthusiastic, curious, and knowledgeable about electrical or power systems engineering.
• You are likely to have worked for a network operator, system operator, generation developer, or power systems engineering consultancy, especially on grid connections for power generation projects or power systems engineering.
• You have enthusiasm and curiosity about the electricity network and wider power generation industry
• You have a hunger to learn. There is a wealth of opportunity to learn both within the role and the organisation
• You are a humble and hands-on team player, necessary in a small company environment
• You are able to work well with others at all levels, including senior management
• You can multitask, manage time effectively, and plan your time across multiple initiatives
• You’re a great communicator that enjoys both upskilling team members and learning from them

Essential Skills

• Experience with grid connections/ power systems of DNO, TSO
• Technical expertise in electricity transmission/distribution, either system planning or commercial
• 3+ years in a technical role working on electricity projects, ideally including submission or review of grid connection applications at the distribution or transmission level
• Electrical engineering background preferred (you may have a postgraduate degree in a relevant topic instead of industry experience).
• You should be able to explain reactive power and short circuit level to a non-technical audience.
• It’s preferable that you understand electrical design from a practical perspective; experience working on primary system engineering would be useful.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google suite, especially Excel/Sheets

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including a growth stock plan that rewards all employees for the company's growth.

Salary: €60,000 - €80,000

Other benefits include:

• Up to a 10% bonus based on company performance
• 23 labour days as vacation days
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs)
• Green leave: Paid time off to contribute positively to the environment
• Spill: Our mental health benefit that allows every Fielder equal and unrestricted access to therapy and resources
• Annual budget of 2,000 EUR for training and development, investable in what best aids your growth.
• "Work from anywhere in the world" policy for one month per year.
• And many more benefits coming soon.