Grid Engineer - Hybrid role – UK travel required
This role involves UK travel to sites, typically 2 -3 days at a time, with occasional overnight stays and the flexibility to work from home 2 days a week.
About Us
Infinis is the UK’s leading renewable energy generator of low-carbon power from captured methane. We capture methane gas from landfill sites and disused mines and convert it into electricity. We are also developing a portfolio of solar farms and battery energy storage (BESS) technology.
This work helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which supports the transition to net zero. We’re driving innovation and environmental responsibility and are committed to creating safe, sustainable energy solutions for a greener future.
With demand for renewables continuing to rise, the energy sector offers an exciting opportunity to build a rewarding career on diverse, dynamic, large-scale projects.
About the Role
As a Grid Engineer, you will ensure Infinis has the technical capability and capacity to deliver both its current construction portfolio and its ambitious five-year growth strategy, including new solar and BESS developments.
You will lead and manage grid connection activities across the full project lifecycle—from feasibility through to energisation—ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and fully compliant with grid codes and regulatory requirements. The role spans established assets and new technologies and requires regular travel across the UK, Scotland and Wales.
Ideally, you will be based in the Midlands or the North East, or in other equally accessible locations, to enable efficient management of northern and central projects and reduce travel time across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Demonstrate exemplary health and safety standards, ensuring risks are identified, managed and controlled.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and codes (including the Distribution Code, G99, G100, P28, and P29).
- Undertake technical assurance reviews and complete all legally required documentation in line with HSQEC&S policies.
Project & Grid Connection Delivery
- Manage grid connection activities for live construction projects, ensuring safe, compliant and timely energisation.
- Support the Head of Grid Connections across multiple projects from feasibility through to energisation.
- Act as the technical interface with DNOs, NESO, ICPs, EPC contractors and OEMs.
- Undertake power feasibility assessments, prepare and submit DNO applications, and optimise connection offers.
- Provide accurate planning inputs, proactively manage risks, and report progress to internal teams, the SLT, and the Board.
Technical & Engineering Support
- Review, develop and approve grid designs, including SLDs, protection schemes, metering and control philosophies.
- Lead grid compliance activities through design, commissioning, testing and handover to operations.
- Support commissioning activities and witness testing to achieve operational acceptance.
- Support HV design, specification, procurement and integration with existing Infinis HV networks.
- Develop and maintain Systems of Work and support controlled plant and process modifications.
Future Portfolio & Due Diligence
- Provide grid expertise during early-stage development and due diligence for future solar and BESS projects.
- Assess connection options, constraints, compliance risks, costs and programme impacts to inform investment decisions.
- Support private wire, Gate 2 and other non-standard connection arrangements.
- Assist with modifications to existing sites and resolution of grid-related operational issues.
Stakeholder Engagement & Continuous Improvement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with DNOs, DSOs, TSOs, ICPs, consultants, contractors and suppliers.
- Collaborate closely with Development, Projects, Construction and Asset Management teams.
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, standardisation and best practice.
- Support the Head of Grid Connections in the effective delivery of their responsibilities.
About You
Essential
- Degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical or Power Engineering.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) qualification.
- Proven experience applying UK Health & Safety standards (including RAMS, CDM, and safe systems of work) in engineering or site-based environments.
- Proven experience delivering grid-connected power projects, ideally within renewables and/or BESS.
- Strong knowledge of UK grid codes and standards (ENA, Grid Code, G99/G100).
- Experience working directly with DNOs through design, construction and commissioning.
- Ability to embed H&S considerations into day-to-day engineering decisions with a strong understanding of risk assessments, method statements, and compliance requirements
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders concurrently.
- This position involves travel to sites across the UK, typically 2–3 days at a time, with occasional overnight stays depending on project schedules. All travel, accommodation, and subsistence are fully expensed.
- Full UK driving license
Desirable
- Experience with BESS, inverter-based generation or private wire schemes.
- Familiarity with grid studies, protection coordination and compliance testing.
- Previous involvement in solar or flexible generation projects.
What we offer
- Competitive salary with an annual bonus of up to 25% paid annually
- Generous car allowance
- 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme with 6% employer contribution
- Domestic solar, battery, and EV charger funding scheme
- Employee Assistance Program that offers virtual GP appointments
- Cycle-to-work scheme and eye care vouchers
- Community volunteering days to give back to the local area
- Sick pay eligibility after a qualifying period
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. We believe diverse teams build better solutions.
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