Lead Electrical Engineer

Job Description

We are working with an major international offshore wind client who requires a Lead Electrical Engineer to manage the Project’s electrical design from concept stage through to detailed design, procurement, manufacture, installation, testing and to manage the process to connect the Project to the national electricity transmission network (NETS) including engagement with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and Transmission Owner (TO) and demonstrate Grid Code compliance. The Lead Electrical Engineer is responsible for developing the overall electrical system design for the Project that complies with all relevant industry codes, such as the Grid Code and the Security and Quality of Supply Standards (SQSS). The Lead Electrical 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.

Main Accountabilities

Other accountabilities not covered under the general description :

• Overall accountability for the connection of the Project to the NETS. Ensure the Project complies with the terms of its Bilateral Connection Agreeme...