Northland

Energy

SeniorElectricalEngineer

€55–75k ~AI est. Madrid, Spain FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Electrical Engineer at Northland. Skills: HV substation design, Grid code compliance, Electrical interconnection, BESS projects. Support development and delivery of BESS projects. Provide electrical engineering leadership”

Industry & Context.

Energy
Problems you'll solve

Anticipate technical challenges; Resolve technical challenges

Eligibility Requirements

Travel to project sites and offices across Spain, Netherlands and Europe

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Electrical Engineering degree, Minimum 10 years of experience in power engineering, Emphasis on HV substation design and construction, Emphasis on protection & control systems, Emphasis on SCADA, Knowledge of grid code compliance processes in Spain or Netherlands, Understanding technical interconnection requirements for European TSOs/DSOs

Nice to Have

Professional engineering designation, Experience with BESS or energy storage systems

What You'll Do.

Support development and delivery of BESS projects

Provide electrical engineering leadership

Manage electrical interconnection processes

Lead grid code compliance activities

Design and specify HV substations

Coordinate market entry processes

Manage and direct project engineering review

Prepare and review technical scope documents

Ensure electrical components are optimized

Collaborate with other engineers

Coordinate interfaces between systems

Develop inspection plans

Coordinate equipment supply

Provide engineering support during installation

Review acceptance testing procedures

Manage punch-list closeout

Assist in developing cost estimates

Assist project teams in preparing proposals

Support due diligence for BESS acquisitions

Assist documentation control team

Collaborate with HSE department

Support procurement function

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Project finance team; HSE department; Procurement function; EPC contractors; Substation contractors; Equipment suppliers; Engineering firms

Communication Scope

Written communication; Spoken communication; Stakeholder influence

Process & Methodology

Project management, Procurement, Due diligence

Full Job Description

**Who We Are:** At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future. Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape. We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. While our work powers communities across the globe, **Northland is powered by our people.** The Senior Electrical Engineer / Project Engineer will support the development and delivery of BESS projects (standalone and hybrid, typically €50M–€300M+) across Northland's Spanish, European portfolios. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide electrical engineering leadership from origination and feasibility through commissioning and market entry — including HV substation design, selection of key components, line diagrams design, layout, protection & control systems, grid code compliance, and electrical interconnection with transmission and distribution operators. The Spanish and Dutch markets in particular present distinct grid-integration challenges: Spain's post-blackout regulatory overhaul (RD 997/2025) has introduced new voltage-control obligations, a redefined installed-capacity methodology, and mandatory telemetry/remote-control for BESS ≥5 MW. The Netherlands' severe grid congestion and new Energy Act (Energiewet 2026) require mastery of TenneT's Grid Code Compliance (GCC) certification process, grid-forming inverter requirements, and Alternative Transmission Rig

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