Electrical Engineer - Grid Connections

  • Full-time
  • Business Units: EN - Europe Region 1

Company Description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have over 5,700 employees in 21 countries. We have been making clean energy possible for over 125 years, with unrivalled expertise in supplying the world with what it needs most. We envision a world that runs entirely on renewable energy.

Because in the fight against climate change, we do not see renewable energy as part of the solution – we believe it must be the solution.

With us, you will shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match.

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit a Electrical Engineer - Grid Connections (with a mix of office & site based), to strengthen the business area’s Project Delivery Unit (PDU) based in our London or Glasgow office. The PDU team is responsible for the project execution of large-scale infrastructure renewable projects of onshore wind, solar and grid services across Ireland and the UK. You will report to the Project Delivery Director for Ireland & UK.

Responsibilities:

  • Single line diagrams and general arrangements of grid connections in support of applications, including switchgear and plant layouts, cable routes, site access, etc.
  • Liaison with civil, protection, telecommunication, metering and control engineering colleagues
  • Substation cost estimation including maintenance of database of cost components
  • Selection of equipment ratings based on plant and grid characteristics
  • Value engineering of projects in development phase
  • Technical specifications and tender evaluations
  • Auxiliary power supply designs
  • Short-circuit current calculations
  • Constructability / maintainability assessments
  • Contractor design document review/approval
  • Quality surveillance and test witnessing in supplier factories and on-site

Qualifications

  • University degree in electrical engineering, with a Masters degree being an advantage.
  • Registerable or registered as CEng or international equivalent.
  • Driver’s licence, passport, and willingness to work on site in UK and Ireland.
  • Computer literate with demonstrable capability to use full Microsoft Office suit and ArcGIS.
  • Work experience in substation engineering for either network owners or consultants. National Grid TP141 certification will be an advantage.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Structured thinker with good analysis and synthesis skills, and rigorous record-keeping.
  • Multi-skilled, pragmatic engineer, with an ability to manage own workload

Additional Information

A career with Statkraft is a career filled with purpose – meaning that every employee is not just making a living, they are making a real difference to the planet, our communities, and the future. With us, you’ll shape a career that is truly forward-facing with many amazing opportunities and offerings to match. This includes:

  • An opportunity to work with renewable energy and contribute to a low emission society
  • Professional and personal development in an exciting global company
  • A working environment characterized by competence, responsibility, innovation and a strong commercial culture
  • A diverse workplace with regards to gender, age and cultural background
  • Competitive terms of employment and benefit schemes
  • Career and learning opportunities at various levels of the organisation
  • The chance to grow your career alongside a truly global network of experts, leaders, specialists and graduates from different countries and background
  • Hybrid working
  • Statkraft manages critical infrastructure and services in several countries. The applicant must be eligible for security clearance and authorisation.

Statkraft's vision is to renew the way the world is powered. To navigate the complex journey ahead, we need every voice at the table. We therefore work actively to be a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome all applicants regardless of background, gender, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnicity, nationality or disability

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