Grid Connection
Enabling Access to the Energy System
At Mint Selection, we specialise in grid connections recruitment in renewables, helping clean energy organisations secure the technical professionals who plan, negotiate, and deliver connections to transmission and distribution networks. As access to grid capacity becomes a defining factor in project viability, experienced grid specialists are more in demand than ever.
Whether you’re developing large-scale solar, wind, battery storage or hydrogen projects, we connect you with experts who understand the regulatory frameworks, technical standards, and commercial realities of securing and managing grid connections.
From early-stage assessments to energisation and compliance, we help you build teams that keep projects on track—and connected.
Grid Connection Roles in Renewable Energy
Professionals working in grid connection roles in renewable energy are responsible for managing every aspect of the connection process—from initial feasibility to ongoing compliance. These roles require a strong understanding of electrical engineering, grid codes, and stakeholder engagement with system operators and utilities.
Typical grid connection roles in renewables include:
Grid Connections Engineer – Preparing and submitting connection applications, liaising with DNOs and TSOs.
Grid Manager / Grid Lead – Overseeing portfolio-wide connection strategies, managing delivery timelines and technical risks.
Grid Consultant / Specialist – Advising on grid capacity, constraint risks, and optimised connection design.
Transmission & Distribution Engineer – Designing HV and MV infrastructure and managing grid compliance testing.
Connection Interface Manager – Acting as the key point of contact with National Grid or DNOs, ensuring smooth technical and regulatory engagement.
These professionals ensure renewable projects are grid-ready, future-proofed, and aligned with evolving energy system requirements.
