Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer

Overview

Lead design and connection of offshore wind project's electrical and transmission systems.

Key Responsibilities

• technical support
• design docs
• grid connection
• compliance checks
• spec development
• agreement management

Tasks

The Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer will use the overall electrical system design to produce the electrical specifications for the inter-array/export cables, on/offshore substations and SCADA system to be implemented in the Project. The Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer is also responsible for managing the Bilateral Connection Agreement and Construction Agreement for the Project and leading discussions with NESO) and the TO. -Identify the need for specialist internal and external technical support. -Ensuring that justifications for the design and delivery of the transmission assets in terms of efficiency and cost effectiveness has been documented within an appropriately configured document management structure to support the sale of the assets to an offshore transmission owner under the UK’s Generator Build model. -Overall accountability for the connection of the Project to the NETS. Ensure the Project complies with the terms of its Bilateral Connection Agreement and Construction Agreement; that the electrical system (taking account of the electrical characteristics of the wind turbines) shall meet all checks and tests to be considered compliant with the requirements of the Grid Code and Security and Quality of Supply Standards (SQSS); and that the Project fulfils the necessary compliance requirements to connect to and export onto the NETS. -Support the technical development of this engineer and other transmission and electrical engineers within the OW Grid Connection and Transmission functional family. -Provide technical support to other areas of the technical department including wind turbines, health and safety and other departments as necessary.

Requirements

• electrical design
• 400kv
• stakeholder mgmt
• offshore wind
• grid code
• engineering degree

What You Bring

Academic Background English fluent A degree in electrical / mechanical engineering or equivalent is preferred, however individuals with other qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate the required knowledge. -Knowledge of electrical system design/study/analysis processes and techniques is essential. -Experience within the power / energy sector with experience of working on electrical systems up to 400kV is essential. -Ability and credibility for interacting with different types of high-level stakeholders and for training, coaching and supporting more junior team members. -Direct experience in undertaking or managing electrical system design of offshore wind farms and/or transmission assets is essential. -Working knowledge of key aspects of the GB regulatory regime such as the Grid Code, SQSS and associated approach to electrical system design.

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About Ow Ocean Winds

-Provides end-to-end offshore wind solutions, from development to operations. -Derived its name from wind sound recordings at sea, retaining only the letters 'O' and 'W'. -Moray West reached full output in April 2025, supplying power to major tech companies like Amazon and Google.

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