We are seeking a High Voltage Engineering Specialist to lead the design, integration, and compliance of HV systems and grid connections for utility-scale energy projects, including BESS This role will support the full project lifecycle from concept through commissioning ensuring all systems meet grid codes, utility requirements, and industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Grid Connection & Compliance:
Lead the development of grid connection strategies and concepts
- Ensure compliance with TSO/DSO requirements and grid codes VDE-AR-N 4110/4120/4130
- Define compliance frameworks, simulation scope, and certification requirements
- Develop and define operational modes
- Interface with grid operators and support connection studies and approvals
High Voltage System Design:
- Design and review HV systems, including:
- Substations and switchyards
- Transformers
- HV cable systems and overhead line interfaces
- Develop and validate:
- Single Line Diagrams
- Equipment specifications
- Electrical layouts and earthing concepts
- Ensure integration between HV, MV, and plant systems
Protection, Control & Integration:
- Define and assess protection philosophy and relay settings
- Oversee SCADA / PPC / EMS integration
- Coordinate interfaces between:
- HV systems
- Power Conversion Systems
- Plant control and automation systems
- Ensure compliance with power quality, dynamic performance, and grid-support requirements
Construction & Commissioning:
- Support installation and site activities for HV equipment
- Contribute to energisation procedures and commissioning
- Review FAT/SAT and commissioning test procedures
- Support grid compliance testing and performance validatio
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or equivalent
- Extensive experience in high-voltage systems ypically ?110 kV)
- Proven track record in grid connection of power plants, BESS, or renewable projects
- Experience with grid compliance processes and certification
Grid & Power Systems:
- Grid code compliance
- Power system studies
- Grid connection procedures and permitting
HV Engineering:
- Substations transformers, HV cables
- Protection systems and relay coordination
- Earthing and insulation coordination
System Integration:
- Experience with inverter-based resources
- Power Conversion Systems / inverters
- Grid-support functions reactive power, frequency response, black start