Technical Manager Grid Services (UK & IRE)

The job is accountable for design delivery and technical performance of the grid services projects (Typically these currently entail synchronous compensators and battery storage plants). 

In support of this accountability the job incorporates: 

• Technical decision making through all stages described in the Statkraft Develop & Construct ((D&C) project price within the The Statkraft Way (TSW).  
• 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 

Qualifications :

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
• 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. 

Specific academic and professional qualifications required are: 

• 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 

For practical reasons the job also requires: 

• Drivers licence and willingness to travel to sites in UK and/or Ireland. 
• Computer literacy with demonstrable capability to use full Microsoft Office suit. 

The job requires innovation and problem-solving to address the potentially contradictory requirements from the Project Business Case Grid Code Net Zero imperatives and Sustainability considerations. 

• Assessing proposed engineering solutions to operational performance safety and environmental issues identified in risk assessment discussions. 
• Technical optimisation and value engineering of projects in development phase taking strategic commercial considerations into account. 
• Constructability and maintainability assessments including participating in replanning to address issues while holding delivery dates as far as possible. 
• Facilitating resolution during construction of inevitable inter-contractor misalignments at critical interfaces. 

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 youll 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 characterized 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.

Statkrafts 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time