高级电网工程师

Job Description

Alight is a leading solar IPP (Independent Power Producer) on a mission to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable energy system by developing, owning, and operating solar & BESS assets that deliver long-term value for businesses and the planet.

As a Senior Grid Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring that Alight's solar, BESS, and energy hub projects are designed, connected, and operated in full compliance with grid requirements across the Nordics. You will act as the technical expert on grid integration, supporting projects ranging from utility-scale renewable assets to complex multi-asset energy hubs, private-wire networks, and powered land solutions for datacenters and large industrial customers.

You will work cross-functionally with development, engineering, construction, operations, revenue, and external stakeholders including TSOs, DSOs, EPCs, and OEMs to optimize technical performance, compliance, and long-term project value.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing renewable energy company at the forefront of integrating solar, BESS, and flexible energy infrastructure into the Nordic energy system.

Your impact

We are looking for a Senior Grid Engineer to lead and support grid integration activities for utility-scale solar, BESS, and energy hub projects across the Nordics. A key part of this role is to strengthen Alight's internal expertise and standardisation around grid connection strategies, compliance, and technical design.

Grid integration and technical leadership

• Act as the technical subject matter expert on grid connection, grid codes, compliance, and curtailment across Nordic markets
• Lead technical discussions and coordination with TSOs and DSOs regarding grid connections, studies, compliance, and operations
• Develop and maintain standard grid connection architectures for solar, BESS, private-wire, and energy hub projects
• Translate grid code and metering requirements into technical specifications and Employer's Requirements for EPCs, OEMs, and integrators
• Define functional requirements for plant controllers, inverters, BESS, substations, SCADA, and protection systems

Engineering, procurement and construction support

• Review and approve detailed grid and substation designs, including transformers, protection systems, cabling, SCADA, and metering
• Technically evaluate suppliers and bidders from a grid compliance and curtailment perspective
• Support technical negotiations and project execution during construction phases
• Define and support FAT/SAT testing and grid compliance testing activities
• Coordinate with TSOs, DSOs, EPCs, and construction teams during grid connection execution

Development and acquisition support

• Assess and review grid connection solutions, studies, offers, and agreements from grid operators
• Support development and revenue teams with innovative grid and storage integration opportunities
• Evaluate technical risks and opportunities related to curtailment, compliance, reinforcement, and grid upgrades
• Support technical due diligence for acquisitions and project development opportunities
• Manage external consultants and technical studies related to grid integration and connection infrastructure

Operations and continuous improvement

• Analyse curtailment and outage data to improve operational and pre-operational asset performance
• Ensure continued grid code compliance throughout the asset lifecycle
• Develop internal standards, best practices, and scalable technical solutions for grid connections
• Provide guidance and training internally on grid infrastructure, substations, and AC/DC system design for solar and BESS projects

We're looking for you

• Proven experience in grid integration, grid connection engineering, or power systems engineering within renewable energy projects
• Strong understanding of Nordic grid codes, TSO/DSO connection processes, and grid compliance requirements
• Experience working with utility-scale solar, BESS, substations, or complex energy infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of protection systems, SCADA, substations, power system studies, and plant control systems
• Experience coordinating with TSOs, DSOs, EPCs, OEMs, and technical consultants
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess technical risks and opportunities
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical topics clearly
• Fluent in English
• Based in Sweden, Denmark or Finland

What's in it for you

You will be part of an entrepreneurial scale-up in a flat, coaching, and knowledge-driven culture with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. Ever since we started, we've defined ourselves as a diverse company with global reach, which means that remote and flexible work is how we operate and our people are at the center of everything.

OTHER THINGS WE WANT YOU TO KNOW

• At Alight, we know the benefits that follow a diverse team, hence we're looking broadly for talent!
• Our largest hubs are in Stockholm and Madrid, but our staff is spread across Europe, and our hybrid ways of working provide everyone with a fully flexible work setup
• We have a fun office vibe with regular team dinners, breakfasts and AWs, and sports activities. For example, we have a session with a running coach every Tuesday, and other ad hoc sports activities organized by employees, always paid for by the company
• Quarterly company events where we gather our remote team for a few days. This always includes some fun activities such as sailing, skiing etc.
• Flexible working hours and full flexibility to decide when to work remotely/at the office