Grid Graduate

Queequeg Renewables, founded in 2019, is a leading renewable energy specialist focused on solar, wind and storage technology. Committed to driving the evolution to better energy, our founders were early pioneers in large-scale renewable energy projects, forging valuable partnerships with key industry players over the last two decades.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the renewable energy sector, Queequeg Renewables attributes its success to the experience and skill of its expert team, collaborative approach, and passion for renewables development. Headquartered in London, with offices in Edinburgh and Milan, our team specialises in all stages of renewable energy project development, from site selection to grid connection, project management and planning.

If you’re a talented, ambitions graduate who wants a dynamic career in the renewables and Grid environment, the QQR is looking for you.

We are after an ambitions individual to join our team. As the Grid graduate you would work alongside our Grid Connections Engineer, reporting directly to the Senior Connections Manager and play a crucial role in supporting the grid connection process for our rapidly expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be fully engaged in all aspects of renewables project development.

You would learn about the UK grid network and support the team as they secure grid connection agreements for utility-scale solar, wind, or storage projects. You would learn about and be involved with the feasibility studies for connection requests and collaborating with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Transmission Operators (TOs) to identify the optimal connection option. As you learn and develop these activities will expand with data and power system analysis.

• You have or intend to have by Summer 2024 an appropriate engineering degree or a level 4 or above (HNC) in a relevant field: Power Systems Engineering/ Electrical Engineering
• Energy Markets – Knowledge of the electricity market in the UK, including but not limited to interaction with grid operators (TSO and distribution companies), basic knowledge of the UK regulatory framework and development roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities after two years will include

• Perform grid connection studies for solar, wind, BESS or Hybrid projects.
• Review/design technical drawings for submission.
• Submit applications to the DNO’s and ESO.
• Review, assess negotiate received Connection Offers, covering price, milestones, payment etc,
• Collaborate and liaise with ICPs, IDNOs and EPCs,
• Organise and keep records of updates of ongoing and potential projects.
• Completing grid studies,
• Working with DNOs, ESO and internal teams to progress the company’s projects during development and construction,
• Perform any other duties as required.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Strong attention to detail,
• Team player, thriving on working collaboratively,
• Data manipulation and spreadsheet skills
• Enthusiasm and curiosity
• Resourceful, can-do attitude
• Comfortable in taking responsibility and working independently.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Energetic and eager to develop new method and ideas to enable us to work smarter.

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A career with our company is filled with purpose, contributing to renewable energy projects and environmental sustainability.
• Professional and personal development within a leading European renewable energy project developer.
• A positive working environment characterised by competence, responsibility, and innovation.

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]