[Hiring] Sr. Grid Compliance & Commissioning Manager @Canadian Solar Inc.

Role Description

The primary responsibilities of the Snr. Grid Compliance Manager is to ensure that the grid connection/compliance deliverables and test documentation required to be submitted to the DNOs and NESO by e-Storage and its partners or subcontractors are provided in a timely and high-quality manner to guarantee on-time energization and smooth commissioning.

• Track all project deliverables related to grid compliance and report monthly on status and issues.
• Proactively identify and manage changes in the grid code compliance scope, identify potential risks, and prepare contingency plans.
• Support the Commissioning Manager to provide realistic grid code compliance commissioning schedules and test management plans.
• Attend all relevant meetings with DNOs and NESO.
• Review and provide comments on grid code compliance studies/modeling.
• Engage and manage power systems engineering consultants when required.
• Prepare technical documentation and Scope of Work for power system consultants when necessary.
• Review and comment on Client technical documentation/scope of works during tender bid preparation, support the Applications Team on grid code compliance.
• Assist the Project Execution Team with the preparation of contractual notices related to scope changes and other grid connection matters.
• Engage with sub-contractor grid compliance/interface managers to ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Manage OEM models (PCS, PPC etc.) and coordinate necessary support between Power system engineers and OEM model providers.
• Assist commissioning team in the organization of NESO/DNO’s grid compliance testing.
• Responding to or coordinating responses to NESO/DNOs grid compliance testing and data requests.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in Electrical or Power system engineering.
• Chartered engineer status and member of the IET.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience in Renewables generation connection to Transmission or Distribution networks.
• Familiar with grid connection process and G99/Full grid code requirements, including understanding of BELLA/BEGA arrangements.
• Experience with grid code compliance studies, grid model testing in the generation, transmission and/or distribution systems.
• Experience with voltage fluctuation/imbalance modeling and assessment (P28/P29).
• Experience with harmonics modeling and assessment (G5/5).
• Knowledge of all legal and technical documentation related to UK grid connection.
• Static and Dynamic Modeling Tools/Software experience (e.g., DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with internal and external customer team members.