Electrical Design Engineer Graduate

Elgin Energy

Mar 14

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
London

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Technical understanding of the operation of high voltage electricity grids.
Knowledge of the technical characteristics of utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) is desirable but not essential.
Knowledge of a AUTOCAD software.
Passionate about solving complex problems to contribute to the energy transition.
Excellent inter-disciplinary communication and presentation skills.
Strong time management, organisational and report writing skills.
Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

Apply your electrical engineering knowledge to undertake detailed electrical design for the connection of utility scale solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to high voltage distribution networks.
Work in collaboration with construction team and contractors to ensure designs are executed safely and correctly.
Develop skills to undertake detailed technical simulations and power system studies to demonstrate compliance with network operator requirements.
Develop and foster close working relationships with distribution network operators to collaborate and negotiate on grid connection options, costs, and timelines.
Support, and learn from, Senior Engineers in the creation of high quality design packages from concept design through to construction.
Manage relationships with suppliers and assist in the specification and procurement of critical equipment.
Manage a database of grid connection costs for primary, secondary, and auxiliary electrical equipment associated with the connection of solar PV and BESS projects.
Progressively establish sound engineering standards, systems and procedures for Elgin Energy’s electrical engineering and grid connection activities.
Stay abreast of latest industry developments relevant to grid connections in the policy, industry standards and technologies.

Elgin Energy

Leading in Solar+Storage

Energy

Industry

51-200

Employees

2009

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Elgin Energy is a full-service, utility scale, solar+storage developer bringing projects from origination through development. The company has a portfolio of projects in late-stage development totalling 6GW solar + 3GW storage across our three key markets of the UK, Australia, and Ireland. As of 2022, Elgin Energy agreed to sell the UK’s largest solar PV transaction to date consisting of a portfolio of 12 projects with a combined capacity of 519MW of projects including 70MW of collocated energy storage capacity to Scottish Power Renewables (UK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of global utility Iberdrola Group. Elgin Energy works with long-term strategic partners to deliver projects to the energization and provides asset management services through their operational life. The company has expanded internationally over the last 12 years with a professional team of engineers, accountants, and lawyers located in its London, Dublin, and Sydney offices. Elgin has a 98% success rate through planning across all its markets.