Senior Grid Compliance & Commissioning Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Monitor all project deliverables pertaining to grid compliance and provide monthly updates on status and challenges.

• Anticipate and manage changes in the scope of grid code compliance, identify potential risks, and develop contingency strategies.

• Assist the Commissioning Manager in creating realistic commissioning schedules and test management plans for grid code compliance.

• Participate in all relevant meetings with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and the National Electricity System Operator (NESO).

• Review and provide feedback on grid code compliance studies and modeling.

• Engage and oversee power systems engineering consultants as needed.

• Prepare technical documentation and Scope of Work for power system consultants when required.

• Evaluate and provide input on Client technical documents and scopes of work during the tender bid process, assisting the Applications Team with grid code compliance.

• Support the Project Execution Team in drafting contractual notices related to scope changes and other grid connection issues.

• Collaborate with sub-contractor grid compliance and interface managers to ensure adherence to contractual obligations.

• Manage Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) models (such as PCS, PPC) and facilitate necessary support between power system engineers and OEM model providers.

• Assist the commissioning team in organizing grid compliance testing conducted by NESO/DNO.

• Respond to or coordinate responses to grid compliance testing and data requests from NESO/DNOs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power System Engineering.

• Chartered engineer status and membership with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

• 5-10 years of relevant experience in renewable generation connections to transmission or distribution networks.

• Familiarity with the grid connection process and G99/Full grid code requirements, including an understanding of BELLA and BEGA arrangements.

• Experience with grid code compliance studies and grid model testing in generation, transmission, and/or distribution systems.

• Proficient in voltage fluctuation and imbalance modeling and assessment (P28/P29).

• Skilled in harmonics modeling and assessment (G5/5).

• Comprehensive knowledge of all legal and technical documentation relevant to UK grid connections.

• Experience with static and dynamic modeling tools/software (e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Capability to collaborate with both internal and external team members.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Performance bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package—including health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.