Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer
Posted Today by EarthStream Global
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer will support the Project’s Engineering and Package Managers in offshore wind farm projects, focusing on the electrical system's design and grid integration. The role involves advising on electrical system behavior, leading grid connection processes, and performing technical due diligence. The engineer will also create simulation models and analyze system performance to ensure compliance with grid codes. This position is a freelance contract classified as outside IR35, with a base location determined by candidate preference among Swindon, Coventry, or London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure robust and optimized through life design of the project’s electrical system.
- Advise on electrical system behavior, grid code compliance, and connection processes.
- Act as technical expert for grid integration discussions with OEMs and EPC contractors.
- Lead and coordinate grid connection processes, organizing technical documentation and certifications.
- Lead design/prequalification for offshore wind farm packages and components.
- Create simulation models and perform load flow, short circuit calculations, and stability analyses.
- Plan and coordinate resources for technical due diligence projects, analyzing results and risks.
- Analyze electrical system behavior and grid code compliance for projects and existing plants.
- Collaborate with technical experts in Offshore Engineering's EC&I Department.
Key Skills:
- University degree in electrical power engineering or comparable education.
- Fluent in English, both speaking and writing.
- Experience in system studies of offshore wind or large HV transmission projects.
- Knowledge of the grid connection process and Grid Code in the UK.
- Proficient in software programs such as MS Office, DigSilent PowerFactory, and PSCAD.
- Knowledge of electrical plant, including transformers, switchgear, and cable systems.
- Understanding of The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM).
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Broad knowledge of relevant guidelines, norms, and best practices.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Grid Integration and System Studies Engineer
Duration - 03/08/2026 to 02/08/2027
Base location - TBD based on candidates' preference. it will be either Swindon, Coventry, London
Freelance contract – Outside IR35
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
The Engineer will sit in the client Renewables Electrical System & Project Engineering Region 2 team, supporting the Project’s Engineering and Package Managers with responsibilities including:
- Working in construction or development phases of our offshore wind farm projects, the Engineer will be responsible for ensuring a robust and optimised through life design of the project’s electrical system supporting on all aspects of the generation and transmission system up to the grid interface point.
- Advise projects on specific questions regarding electrical system behaviour, grid code compliance and grid connection processes.
- Act as project's grid integration and system studies technical expert for discussions with OEM’s and EPC contractors providing HVAC or HVDC offshore transmission solutions.
- Lead and coordinate grid connection processes, organising all relevant technical documentation, test reports, and certifications.
- Lead design/ prequalification for packages of offshore wind farms and components performing audits and technical due diligence.
- Create simulation models for electrical systems, and perform load flow and short circuit calculations, analyse dynamic stability and harmonics stability as well as protection concepts.
- Plan and coordinate internal and external resources for technical due diligence projects (e.g. of M&A acquisitions), analyse simulation results, technical solutions and risks, make proposals for technical and commercial decisions.
- Analyse electrical system behaviour and grid code compliance for projects and existing plants.
- Close liaison with technical experts in Offshore Engineering's EC&I Department and the Grid Integration & Studies Engineers working on similar projects to ensure their knowledge is effectively utilised on the project.
MUST HAVES:
- University degree or comparable education ideally in electrical power engineering.
- Fluent English speaking and writing.
- Experience in system studies of offshore wind or similar large HV transmission projects.
- Experience of the grid connection process and Grid Code in the UK, ideally dealing with both NESO and NGET.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the application of relevant software programs such as MS Office, DigSilent PowerFactory and PSCAD (for load flow, short circuit, protection, RMS and EMT simulations).
- Knowledge of electrical plant including large power transformers, switchgear, onshore transmission substations, converter systems, static and dynamic reactive power compensation solutions, HV/MV cable systems.
- Appreciation of The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) roles and responsibilities.
- Excellent communication, coordination skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful.
- Broad knowledge of the use of relevant guidelines, norms and standards and best practice.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Chartership in an Engineering discipline and membership of recognised professional body
- Renewable energy/offshore wind farm experience
- Demonstrable experience of working effectively in an international business
- Excellent communication, coordination and leadership skills, highly motivated, confident and resourceful
- Valid driving licence