EDF UK
energy
ComplianceEngineer
“Compliance Engineer at EDF UK. Skills: grid compliance, electrical or power systems engineering, transmission and distribution grid connections. Managing compliance-related interfaces with the National Energy System Operator (NESO), Transmission Owner (TO), and Distribution Network Operator (DNO) for multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle. Supporting grid engineers in assessing transmission and distribution connection offers to ensure conformance”
Industry & Context.
Identifying and resolving any issues
Flexibility to travel across the UK as needed to support projects, suppliers, and internal teams
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience as a grid compliance engineer, Experience working with transmission and distribution grid companies, Proven track record in successfully managing grid compliance processes, An engineering background in electrical or power systems, An understanding of risk, health, safety and environmental requirements, A full UK driving licence
What You'll Do.
Managing compliance-related interfaces with the National Energy System Operator (NESO)
Transmission Owner (TO)
and Distribution Network Operator (DNO) for multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle
Supporting grid engineers in assessing transmission and distribution connection offers to ensure conformance
Managing the grid code compliance process
including Balancing Mechanism Unit (BMU) and metering registration for various projects across different technologies
Conducting power system studies and reviews
identifying and resolving any issues to ensure programme milestones are maintained
Acting as the compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the project team on allocated projects to ensure queries and compliance timelines are appropriately integrated into the programme to achieve project milestones
Ensuring ongoing compliance for operational assets to meet code obligations
Providing regular reports for the allocated projects and escalating issues where required
Maintaining a good level of expertise in compliance requirements for both transmission and distribution connections
Attending industry forums
and meetings as necessary to stay updated on the grid code compliance process and current issues while building and maintaining relationships with key industry stakeholders
Embedding lessons learnt
engineering excellence and operational experience into engineering activities
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with colleagues in development, engineering, construction, and operations; Engage with external partners, industry bodies, and technical organisations; Act as the compliance Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the project team; Building and maintaining relationships with key industry stakeholders
Communication Scope
Providing regular reports; Escalating issues
Process & Methodology
Managing multiple projects throughout the project lifecycle, Ensuring programme milestones are maintained, Integrating compliance timelines into the programme to achieve project milestones
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