(Senior) Grid Connection Engineer

Department: DevCon

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK - Remote

Description

Your Mission 
This is an excellent opportunity to accelerate the deployment of battery energy storage across the GB transmission and distribution networks, supporting the transition to Net Zero. You will join one of the UK’s fastest-growing battery storage developers, owners and operators, working alongside a team of industry specialists and project delivery professionals.
You will play a key role in developing Field’s portfolio of battery energy storage projects, from early-stage design and value engineering through to delivery and commissioning. Our projects are large-scale, high-value and at the forefront of the energy transition.
This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with the Origination team, Project Developers, Project Managers and Project Engineers, as well as the Corporate Development team. You will report to the Senior Project Development Manager for Grid Connections and be supported by internal specialists across health and safety, grid code, BESS technology, planning, procurement, legal and commercial management.
With four projects currently in construction and a rapidly expanding pipeline, you will also have the opportunity to help shape the engineering strategy and delivery processes of a fast-growing project delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

What you’ll be doing 
A role within the Grid team is wide-ranging, with opportunities to contribute across the full project lifecycle — from early-stage development through to construction and commissioning. It is a core role within the business and offers the opportunity to influence projects at every stage.
Grid connection development

• Analyse the existing and future GB electricity network (transmission and distribution) to inform the location and electrical characteristics of new projects.
• Track industry developments, including updates from NESO, Ofgem and CUSC, and incorporate these into project strategy.
• Prepare and manage grid connection applications, coordinating inputs across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Act as the primary interface with DNOs, TOs and NESO during development and support a smooth transition into construction.

Pre-construction engineering

• Lead technical evaluation of sites through site visits and third-party investigations, including potential acquisition opportunities.
• Develop and review technical outputs such as SLDs and fault level contributions.
• Support design development, review and interpret third-party power system studies to assess grid code compliance, and provide recommendations that inform project decisions
• Contribute to lender and investor technical due diligence and evaluate technical tender submissions.
• Coordinate with the grid development team and act as the key interface with DNOs and TOs through construction.

Construction engineering and commissioning

• Review detailed design submissions from contractors and manage technical RFIs.
• Support testing and commissioning, coordinating teams and contractors to safely energise and hand over assets to Asset Operations.
• Assist the Project Manager with inputs to schedules, risk registers and budgets.
• Support the Senior Project Engineer in reviewing operations and maintenance documentation.

Technical due diligence and acquisitions

• Support electrical due diligence for projects Field is acquiring.
• Review transmission and distribution connection offers, assessing risks and delivery timelines.
• Liaise with developers, TOs and DNOs to understand connection status and delivery programmes.
• Review single line diagrams (SLDs) and general arrangement drawings prepared by developers to ensure technical suitability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

The skills you’ll need 

• Electrical Engineering degree (or equivalent) with 5+ years’ experience in the GB electricity industry in a technical or grid-focused role.
• Strong commercial awareness and a solid understanding of grid connections across both transmission and distribution networks, as well as the wider project development lifecycle.
• Understanding of the fundamentals of design of a BESS asset
• Good understanding of the G99 end-to-end process, including supporting projects through the pre-commissioning compliance process, and familiarity with Grid Code and CUSC requirements.
• Understanding of project health and safety requirements, including CDM regulations.
• Pragmatic, proactive approach with a strong focus on quality and effective problem solving.

Benefits

Package DetailsWe’re offering a competitive compensation package, including participation in our employee share scheme which rewards all employees for the growth of the business. You’ll be awarded shares when you join, which will vest over four years - and as the business grows in size and value, so will your shares!
We value our team’s wellbeing and belonging so we invest approx £5,000 a year on a range of perks, benefits and wellbeing activities, including regular team socials and events. 
Other benefits include

• Up to 10% Company wide bonus based on company performance 
• Hybrid working (blend of home and office working to suit individual needs) 
• £2,000 per year to spend on your professional development 
• Private medical cover with Bupa from day one with the option to add family members. 
• Company Pension with 8% Contribution 
• Enhanced parental leave, for all new parents:
  • 6 months fully paid primary carer leave
  • 3 months fully paid secondary carer leave
  • 10 days fully paid leave for fertility treatment
• Fun co-working office space in Shoreditch, London 
• 1 month work from anywhere, for those with a travel bug 
• 1 day green leave to do something good for the environment
• Free lunch once a week - a great way to get to know people in the wider team 
• Dog-friendly office, feel free to bring your pooch along 
• Spill: our mental health benefit allowing every Fielder access to equal and unrestricted therapy and resources 
• Regular, optional team socials designed to be inclusive for everyone (not just the pub goers!)
• Birthday carbon offset: a gift from Field to the world to celebrate your birthday

A bit about Field
Field is an international builder, owner, and operator of renewable infrastructure. Founded by a successful entrepreneur, we have robust BESS project pipelines across the UK, Italy, Spain, and Germany, backed by a recent £200 million investment from DIF Capital Partners. Our mission is to grow internationally and develop a strong global BESS portfolio.
We are an eclectic team with diverse backgrounds, from scaling billion-dollar tech startups to building energy companies and specialising in energy markets. You'll work with fun, curious, entrepreneurial people making a real impact. We're proving batteries are a viable energy solution now. Our ambitious plans include becoming Europe's leading clean energy player and expanding beyond batteries into new assets

Our Values

• Work for the team - We are friendly and approachable. We make time for each other, value diverse perspectives, and learn and grow together.
• Do it right - We prioritise doing things right, never cutting corners. Safety comes first, and we consider our impact on communities and the environment. We act with integrity always.
• Move fast - We’re doers. We take responsibility, deliver on promises, and get things done. FAST.
• Know your stuff - We’re curious self-starters, always learning, adapting, and improving. No question is too small. We own our growth.

Read more about our values at www.field.energy 
Love the sound of Field but not sure this role is right for you? Have a look at our careers page and register your CV. We are always interested in candidates who have exposure to BESS and work within the Renewable Energy space. We’d love to hear from you 

Equality, Diversity & inclusion
Diverse teams make better teams. Field is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which is as representative as possible of our society. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender expression, marriage/civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity status, race, nationality, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We published a blog discussing our findings and learnings from our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion survey in March 2023 which you can read here. 
Still not convinced? See what our current team think about working here to find out why you should join us!