Piper Maddox is partnering with a well-established leader in the renewable energy sector that has been a prominent player in the UK market for many years. As a fully integrated Independent Power Producer (IPP), our client develops, constructs, owns, and operates utility-scale renewable energy projects across a diverse portfolio, including onshore wind, solar PV, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).This is a key position within the business, responsible for driving the highest standards of health and safety across the project lifecycle. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered safely and compliantly while acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for both internal teams and external stakeholders.Key Requirements:- A minimum of 5 years' experience in the renewable energy sector, with exposure to utility-scale solar, BESS, and/or wind projects.- A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent health and safety qualification).- Proven leadership experience, with the ability to lead, develop, and manage a team.- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.- Flexibility to travel to project sites across the UK as required.This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at the forefront of the UK's energy transition, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on the safe delivery of major renewable energy projects.

Power Grid Automation Engineer — Electrical Equipment OEMChicago, IL (preferred) | Remote USA consideredTravel: ~25–50% (customer sites + factory acceptance tests)The CompanyOur client has been innovating in power grid infrastructure since 1905 — and over 120 years, they've grown into a global leader in engineered electrical grid solutions with roughly $1B in revenue and a reputation for product quality and customer service that's hard-earned.What sets them apart internally: they build an entrepreneurial environment where engineering voice matters and individual expertise compounds into shared outcomes. They're not a company where you execute someone else's roadmap. The expectation is that highly skilled people show up, take initiative, and thrive — and the culture is built around making that possible.On the infrastructure side, the in-house test lab alone — 500kV AC withstand, 1300kV BIL — signals the level of technical seriousness they operate at. And the tailwinds are real: data center load growth, grid modernization, and electrification demand are putting their core product portfolio directly in front of one of the strongest infrastructure cycles in decades.If you want to work somewhere stable enough to invest in your development, technically serious enough to keep you challenged, and positioned well enough that the work you do actually matters to the grid — this is worth a conversation.The RoleThe Power Grid Automation Engineer III is the technical owner of distribution automation projects — from proposal through field commissioning — without hand-holding from above. You'll design logic, program relays and controllers, test systems, and interface directly with customers before and after the sale.This isn't a support role dressed up as an engineering title. The expectation is that you can independently manage a full technical deliverable, communicate at a high level with customers and technology partners, and develop templated software solutions that scale across the product portfolio.Mentorship responsibility is real here too — you'll be helping bring newer automation engineers up to speed on both the technical and customer-facing sides of the work.What You'll Own End-to-end technical delivery on power grid automation projects — proposal through site acceptanceProtective relay logic design for SEL, ABB, Hitachi, Siemens, and/or GE platformsPre- and post-sales technical support across sales, marketing, production engineering, and customersDevelopment of flexible, reusable software templates deployable across product configurationsTechnical relationship management with key technology partnersOn-site commissioning, customer training, and installation supportIndustry engagement — conferences, white papers, and customer co-authored publications Who You Are BSEE required; 4–6 years of progressive power systems engineering experienceSolid working knowledge of protective relaying and protection design — SEL, ABB, Hitachi, Siemens, or GE platforms; hands-on programming experience a plus but not requiredCommand of three-phase power systems fundamentals: symmetrical components, load flow, overcurrent protectionExperience with communications: fiber optic, radio, cellular — standards and applicationComfortable independently owning technical deliverables without supervisor involvementWilling and able to travel up to 50%, including occasional weekends Ideal backgrounds include: Utility or co-op protection and automation engineeringPower distribution OEM with direct customer-facing technical responsibilityEPC or system integrator experience with relay-based protection and SCADA integration This role is not a fit if: You've never touched protective relaying or power systems protection design in a hands-on capacityYou're looking for a desk-only role — field commissioning and customer site work are part of the job Why Join Own the work — Manage technical deliverables from start to finish with real autonomySerious infrastructure — 500kV AC withstand, 1300kV BIL in-house lab; the test capability is the real dealPrivate company, long-term thinking — No quarterly earnings pressure, no strategy pivots every 18 monthsStability meets tailwinds — 120 years in operation, positioned directly in front of grid modernization and data center load growth Relocation support considered for the right candidate.Keywords: power grid automation, distribution automation, protective relay, protection design, SEL relay, ABB relay, GE relay, Siemens relay, switchgear automation, SCADA, three-phase power systems, overcurrent protection, symmetrical components, fault isolation, FLISR, fiber optic communications, grid modernization, substation automation, IED, commissioning engineer, power systems engineer, T&D engineer, utility automation, smart grid, distribution engineer, remote power systems jobs, Bolingbrook IL engineering jobs

Grid EngineerLeading IPP working in BESS & Data centres, expanding across other onshore renewable technologies.Up to £60,000 +Benefits DOEOffices in North England and Central Belt, flexibility for a remote role.Over the last decade, this IPP has been on a simple mission, to act as a catalyst for the deployment of renewable energy assets across the UK.They have seen major success in recent years, growing the team significantly, and expanding into new markets. Most recently, they have seen sizeable projects move through the planning approval stages, amounting to over 10GW of pipeline move through development stages. The majority of projects are based in Scotland, and experience in this market would be valuable for this role.The team now stands at over 35, coming from various backgrounds, but all on a shared mission. Sustainability is at the heart of the group, aiming to deliver projects that reduce their carbon footprint and to leave a positive legacy. The success of their mission has been accredited to several factors, mainly their strong work in new markets and with new technologies in the market. Also their industry knowledge and experience.They're looking for a new grid engineer to join their exisiting grid function. This has been a key division for the group, and is a crucial role for the group. The main part will be to look after connection agreements, ensuring projects are compliant to grid milestones.We're looking for motivated self-starters that are looking for a company that prioritises your progression. For this, we're open to varying levels of experience. Whether you’re an electrical engineering graduate with knowledge of the UK connection process or completing a renewable enegry degree, this is also open to you!If you have experience, we'd be looking for work on utility scale BESS projects across the UK.Please apply to learn more details!