Senior Electrical Engineer
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES & DUTIES
- Provide technical support to the project management team on electrical and grid connection issues during renewable energy project development, through pre-construction, construction, handover and operation stages;
- Perform the review and negotiation of grid connection methodologies including meetings with System Operators, Clients, Contractors & Regulators as necessary;
- Provide a technical understanding of the grid codes and requirements of various markets that Ionic Consulting operate in, including Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain;
- Support the Project Management Team on project team calls with contractors, designers and clients to provide technical support;
- Promote and enhance the profile and reputation of Ionic Consulting in the renewable energy market in Ireland and abroad and assisting with business development, expansion and diversification as necessary.
BOP – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
- Assist the electrical engineering team in the technical assessment and design of renewable energy projects, electrical infrastructure at distribution and transmission voltages;
- Preparation and review of electrical engineering technical specifications & designs for renewable projects electrical works;
- Assist the project management team in tendering electrical works including tender evaluation and appraisal;
- Management and supervision of wind farm electrical and grid connection works under construction;
- Become familiar with major equipment vender technical solutions for renewable energy project electrical installations (transformers, cables, switchgear, protection, battery systems);
- Understand of the principles of earthing & lightning protection design;
- Have a detailed understanding of protection design for renewable energy and energy storage projects;
- Preparation of project budgets, programmes, management documentation and feasibility studies for renewable energy projects and grid connections;
- Attend factory acceptance tests for major equipment;
- Assist with electrical aspects of Due Diligence and feasibility studies for renewable energy projects
GRID CONNECTIONS
- Have a detailed understanding of the grid and distribution codes in the countries detailed above;
- Have a detailed understanding of the technical requirements for renewable energy power stations operating on the distribution & transmission systems in the various countries;
- Be up to date with the latest regulatory regime in the various markets regarding the issuance and acceptance of connection agreements;
- Review and understand proposed policy changes with regard to grid regulations;
- Be aware of connection possibilities for projects competing for connection capacity;
- Develop relationships with the various decision makers within the relevant utilities;
- Have a detailed understanding of constraint and curtailment mechanisms to be applied in various countries;
- Understand risks associated with grid connection process and develop strategies to manage these risks;
- Be aware of possible alternative solutions and remedial action schemes to accelerate connection dates;
- Review and understand the relevant utility long term development statements and grid investment programmes;
- Understand EU grid consolidation strategy and the impact of interconnection on the various utilities;
- Understand government policy with regard to grid infrastructure upgrades and the implementation strategies to be adopted;
- Have a detailed understanding of various loss and connection charges mechanisms;
- Have a detailed understanding of contestability and the applicability to renewable energy projects;
- Understand options for grid connection of offshore wind farms and interconnectors.
OTHER DUTIES
- Promote and enhance the profile and reputation of Ionic Consulting;
- Develop and maintain good relationships with key Clients;
- Develop business contacts and opportunities for Ionic Consulting;
- Seek opportunities to submit tenders for work in Ireland on behalf of Ionic Consulting;
- Represent Ionic on various industry bodies and at industry events as required;
- Work with other staff / teams in order to deliver business goals and meet customer requirements;
- Develop and maintain good relationships with other staff / teams;
- Support the development of other staff by engaging in internal training and mentoring;
- Work in client facing roles and interface directly with a wide range of clients;
- Work with other staff and management team to expand Ionic’s range of services and client base.
PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- A keen interest in renewable energy and the developments in technology (in Ireland and UK);
- Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, contractors and clients;
- Able to adapt, work effectively and flexibly within a small team environment;
- Demonstrable leadership, supervisory and mentoring skills;
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
- Can-do attitude and strong problem solving skills.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Essential; Engineering Degree Qualification (Electrical);
- Essential; 10 years+ previous work experience in MV & HV substations/electrical engineering design/build-out of renewable energy grid connections;
- Desirable; Previous work experience in renewable energy and /or electrical system operators.
- Desirable; Chartered Engineer status or working towards it is an advantage.
APPLY TODAY
If you are interested in joining our team then please send your CV to careers@ionicconsulting.ie