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Grid Connections Engineer
Posted: 15/06/10
Recruiter:Maxwell Bruce
Reference:CL17281
Type:Permanent
Salary:Up to £45 000 plus benefits
Industry: Wind Energy
Location:Hertfordshire
Description: Our client is one of the broadest based renewable energy companies and is active in the development, construction and ownership of wind farms on a global scale. In order to strengthen the existing design and power systems analysis team and position the department to meet the demands of the growing on-shore and offshore wind business, they are looking to recruit a Grid Connections Engineer to be based out of the Hertfordshire Office.

The Grid Connections Engineer will have the following key responsibilities:-

• Establish through discussion with DNO's or through the use of subcontractors, the grid options available to a wind farm project during the development phase.
• Completion and progressing of connection applications and analysis of resulting offers.
• Negotiation with the DNO on technical requirements contained in the grid offers and connection agreements.
• Define the technical requirements for the wind turbines and the electrical design
• Managing project grid connections through the construction phase
• Manage grid code compliance
• Participation in industry forums
• Provide support and guidance to the grid engineers

Applicants will ideally have proven experience on distribution and/or transmission networks in the UK. You will be organised, focussed and capable of working under pressure, managing multiple projects simultaneously. You will have excellent communication skills and have the ability to review grid documents to identify and communicate technical risks to the project team.

To discuss this position in strictest confidence please contact Russell McCaig on 0141 227 3953 or email a copy of your CV to russell.mccaig@maxwellbruce.com

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