Senior Grid Connection Engineer

Do you want to contribute to projects that are changing the future of green energy generation across the Baltics? Ignitis Renewables is a part of Ignitis Group – a renewables-focused integrated utility. Our purpose is to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

Ignitis Renewables focuses on developing green generation and green flexibility technologies. By developing onshore and offshore wind, solar, battery and power-to-X technologies, the company is implementing Ignitis Group’s strategic priority to deliver 4–5 GW of installed green capacities by 2030.

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We are looking for a colleague who would join our team and would take care of offshore wind farm connection to the Transmission System Operator’s network in Estonia. You will be working with the Liivi offshore wind farm, which is expected to have a total capacity of 1-1.5 GW and is being developed jointly by Ignitis renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners. 

If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart 

You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:

• Taking responsibility for electrical system design including grid connection requirements, liaising with other project packages
• Maintaining relationships with HV/MV contractors and EPCs to ensure standards compliance and review designs for cost efficiency without sacrificing quality
• Leading negotiations and meetings with the TSO to provide updates, address challenges, gather data, and conduct technical due diligence and risk assessments on grid connection conditions
• Consulting the O&M team on technological issues, possible improvements, integrations, and other upgrades
• Maintaining a strong TSO relationship to align schedules and review single-line diagrams for optimal design and grid compliance.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/power engineering
• At least 5 years of engineering experience in project generation projects and/or interconnection projects to the TSO Grid
• High technical knowledge of HV power transmission network components
• Good knowledge of the 220kV and above HV  transmission system including relevant legislation and standards
• Result-oriented mindset, ability to analyze and summarize complex development topics and aggregate decision-relevant information to convey messages clearly and concisely
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English. 

• To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, etc. 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.