Grid Engineer (Protection)

Company Description

Statkraft is Europe's largest generator of renewable energy from hydro, wind and solar power. We have 6000 employees in 20 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.

You will be required to attend our offices in either Glasgow or London three days per week.

Job Description

The job is accountable for design, delivery and technical performance of the grid connections across technologies.  

Applicable technologies are synchronous compensators, wind farms, solar farms, and battery storage plants.

In support of this accountability, the job incorporates:

• Technical decision making through all stages described in the Statkraft Capital Project Model (CPM)
• Selection of equipment ratings based on plant and grid characteristics, Grid Code requirements, and applicable statutes, regulations, and international standards
• 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
• Generating technical specifications and evaluating technical compliance of submissions from contractors and bidders
• Short-circuit current calculations review/approval
• Contractor design document review/approval
• Quality surveillance and test witnessing in supplier factories and on-site

The job requires multi-skilled, pragmatic engineering knowledge, with an ability to manage own workload and provide ad hoc support to colleagues who may be over-loaded.

• Engineering and construction experience in electricity transmission and distribution experience of at least 5 years.
• Work experience in substation engineering for either network owners or consultants. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Structured thinker with good analysis and synthesis skills, and rigorous record-keeping.
• Organisational interaction ability in both face-to-face and remote-working situations

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering
• Registerable or registered as CEng or international equivalent.
• Additional qualifications that will be an advantage are:
• National Grid TP141 certification 
• Masters degree or Doctorate in engineering
• Driver’s licence, passport, and willingness to work on site in UK and Ireland.
• Computer literacy with demonstrable capability to use full Microsoft Office suit, AutoCAD and ArcGIS.

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 characterised 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.