What’s this role about?

This role of a Senior Project Engineer – Energy Metering & DSR involves leading the technical aspects of energy site audits, installations, and project management to optimise demand response and capacity solutions. It combines electrical engineering, automation, and project leadership skills, with an emphasis on metering and control systems to support grid balancing and energy flexibility initiatives. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Project Engineer to join our team, focusing on energy metering, Demand Side Response (DSR) in the Capacity Market, and AMVLP projects. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee projects from planning through to commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and technical excellence.

What will I be doing?

• Conduct site audits and surveys for new and existing projects.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, and coordination with internal teams and third parties.
• Oversee and perform commissioning activities to ensure systems meet operational requirements.
• Fault-find and replace components on-site when required.
• Support the sales team and project managers with technical expertise during project scoping and delivery.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant health & safety regulations and industry standards.

What do I need to be a good technical fit for this role?

• Strong electrical engineering background with hands-on experience.
• Proven knowledge of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), CT metering, and associated energy metering technologies.
• Experience in DSR and capacity market projects.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in fault finding and commissioning.
• Strong communication skills for working with internal teams, clients, and suppliers.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.

What behaviours are rewarded at GridBeyond?

• Customer Obsession - We keep our customers at the forefront of every decision we make.
• Relentless - We push beyond boundaries, overcome obstacles. We refuse to give up and will never settle for less than world class.
• Integrity - We are committed to conducting ourselves with honesty, ethics, and transparency. We foster trust and respect with our colleagues, customers and partners.
• Agility - We value agility and the willingness to embrace new ideas and technologies.
• Collaboration - We foster a culture of cooperation, communication, and shared knowledge.

Can you tell me about the benefits?

• Excellent salary, dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Health insurance and pension contribution.
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexibility.
• Chance to work on innovative projects in a growing sector.