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Ocean Winds (OW) is an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and was created as a 50:50 joint venture, owned by EDP Renewables and Engie. Ocean Winds is currently operating one of the UK’s largest offshore wind farms, Moray East (950MW), is in the final stages of constructing Moray West (882MW) and its UK portfolio also includes Caledonia (2GW) and Arven (a 2.3GW floating offshore wind development) being developed through a 50:50 partnership with Mainstream Renewable Power.
Caledonia submitted its planning consent applications in late 2024. Caledonia now requires a Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer to manage the Project’s electrical design from concept stage through to detailed design, procurement, manufacture, installation, testing and to manage the process to connect the Project to the national electricity transmission network (NETS) including engagement with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and Transmission Owner (TO) and demonstrate Grid Code compliance. The Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer shall also provide expert advice to the other projects in the OW UK portfolio. This expert advice will be in relation to any Grid Code compliance issues that arise during the operation of any OW projects and to the design, installation, testing and operation of transmission assets.
This presents an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to contribute to the UK’s net-zero targets by being a key player in the successful delivery of the Caledonia project. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer is a key member of the Caledonia engineering team, leading the overall electrical system design for the Caledonia project (the wind farm and associated transmission assets) and connection of the Project to the NETS. The Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer is responsible for developing the overall electrical system design for the Project that complies with all relevant industry codes, such as the Grid Code and the Security and Quality of Supply Standards (SQSS).
The Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer will use the overall electrical system design to produce the electrical specifications for the inter-array/export cables, on/offshore substations and SCADA system to be implemented in the Project. The Lead Grid and Transmission Engineer is also responsible for managing the Bilateral Connection Agreement and Construction Agreement for the Project and leading discussions with NESO) and the TO.
Main Accountabilities
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Academic Background
• A degree in electrical / mechanical engineering or equivalent is preferred, however individuals with other qualifications will be considered if they can demonstrate the required knowledge.
Languages
English fluent
Experience
Knowledge
Skills
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