Grid Engineer

About the role

Working with both a multi-disciplinary project team based in Ireland and also within a wider team of grid connections experts and engineers, this role will facilitate shaping and delivering successful grid connection outcomes for a portfolio of renewable energy assets, from a mature development stage through to construction and delivery. As an integral part of the project delivery team, the role-holder will be best located with access to our main Irish office in Cork, where both hybrid and fully office-based working is supported.

This role will suit an enthusiastic and organised individual, someone driven to make a difference in tackling decarbonisation as part of a team. The role holder will be expected to have an eye for detail, to be professional and tenacious in following-up outstanding tasks, with a willingness to work flexibly and to prioritise in accordance with the needs of our renewable energy projects. Deep subject matter expertise is not assumed, but a willingness to learn from our experienced team is essential.

What you will do

• Supports high-level grid feasibility checks during Origination: assess grid PoC options, indicative connection costs, and timelines.
• Finalize project-specific grid planning for formal application: confirm PoC, connection voltage, available capacity, and DSO/TSO submission requirements.
• Create and review layouts and electrical designs for Solar, Wind, and BESS projects: MV/HV systems, cable sizing, transformer specs, SLDs.
• Supports technical integration of the power plant into the grid: power system studies, protection coordination, reactive power, measuring concept, SCADA, grid code compliance.
• Conduct design verification process from a grid perspective (internal grid code compliance assessment).
• Support power plant certification process during development phase• Review and validate execution designs from OEMs and EPC contractors for grid and electrical works.
• Coordinate grid connection finalization during execution: resolve design clarifications, RFI responses, coordinate alignment and implementation of SCADA/PPC-Grid interface, as-built design review.
• Support commissioning process for grid connection and electrical systems.
• Support acceptance of grid connection.
• Support tendering of electrical components: provide technical specifications for transformers, switchgear, MV cables; evaluate supplier proposals.
• Prepare RfD/RfI submission technical sections related to grid connection• Support Technical Due Diligence on grid topics for project sales.
• Identify and log grid-related engineering risks per Global Risk Governance Framework.
• Extract lessons learned and feed back into grid engineering process improvements.

What you’ll need to succeed

The ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of engineering experience in grid connection or electrical engineering for renewable energy projects.
• Hands-on experience with HV/MV electrical design, SLD preparation, and grid code compliance.
• Familiarity with grid connection application processes in the Country.
• Experience with technical evaluation of electrical equipment (transformers, switchgear, cables).
• Fluency in local language and English is required; additional European language is an advantage.
• HV/MV electrical design: cable sizing, transformer selection, switchgear specs, protection philosophy and layouts (station, electrical site design.
• Single-line diagram (SLD) design and interpretation.
• Grid code compliance: LVRT, reactive power, frequency response (country-specific).
• Grid connection application process: DSO/TSO documentation, PoC confirmation, technical approval.
• Power plant certification basics: VDE AR-N 4110/4120 (Germany), G99 (UK), national codes.
• Electrical equipment technical evaluation: transformers, MV switchgear, cables, protection relays• Engineering tools: AutoCAD Civil (cilvil, electrical), DIgSILENT (advantageous).
• IFC package preparation for electrical/grid works.
• Technical report writing to professional standards.
• Risk identification and escalation for grid-related issues.
• Right to Work in the republic of Ireland.

What’s in it for you?

• Being part of a highly motivated ever-growing and multicultural team that drives forward the energy revolution
• Innovative and fast-changing market and working environment
• Hybrid Working
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Assurance Cover
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Environment
• Yearly Discretionary Performance Bonus Scheme
• Mental Health First Aid support
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides all employees with 24/7 access to telephone and online counselling
• Access to an online benefits portal which includes travel and shopping discounts, healthy living advice & a financial well-being resource bank

Benefits can vary depending on the location and are not legally binding.

BayWa r.e. Ireland Limited is part of the international BayWa r.e. group of renewable energy businesses, with our main office based in Cork. The BayWa r.e. Ireland team focuses on wind /solar and BESS project development, acquisition and construction, both in Ireland and the UK. We are excellent listeners and offer a wide range of solutions, perfectly tailored to your specific requirements.

For further information, please contact [email protected]

About BayWa r.e.

We are an international project developer of wind, solar and battery storage (BESS) projects. Our activities include the planning, development and construction of these projects, as well as their operation and maintenance, and energy trading. BayWa r.e. is also a leading global supplier to the solar distribution market. In total, we have successfully brought online more than 6 GW of renewable energy. Our shareholders are BayWa AG and Energy Infrastructure Partners.

You matter to us

At BayWa r.e. we are fully committed to fostering equity and inclusion and embrace diversity, of all our people, both present and those yet to join us! We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social-, cultural-, or ethnic-background, sex, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer for all by providing an inclusive environment free of discrimination or harassment.

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