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CATL is a global group specialised in leading battery manufacturing technologies.
We are looking to hire a Technical Design Manager, with the ability to be home based, to join our team to support and assist our Grid and Project Development Teams on a portfolio of various projects across SA.
As we grow, we will also be expanding into new markets and there will be opportunities to contribute to this expansion.
The role will be part of a very impressive and capable Renewable Project Development team. You will need to be ready to work in a adaptable environment where everyone is aligned to company development.
what to do
We are seeking an experienced Grid Manager to own the end-to-end grid interconnection, grid compliance and grid integration lifecycle for our growing portfolio of utility-scale battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This role acts as the primary internal and external technical stakeholder lead with transmission & distribution network operators (TSOs/DSOs/Utilities).
You will drive grid connection strategy from early project origination through construction, commissioning, grid code compliance testing, energisation and Commercial Operation Date (COD). The role balances technical power system knowledge, stakeholder management, commercial risk assessment and regulatory tracking to deliver bankable grid solutions for multi-MW/MWh storage assets.
1. Grid Interconnection & Connection Lifecycle Management
◦ Lead grid capacity screening, interconnection application submissions and manage formal processes with utilities, TSOs and DSOs for all utility-scale BESS assets.
◦ Evaluate grid connection offers, negotiate connection terms, assess network reinforcement requirements, curtailment risks, and associated capital and operational costs.
◦ Oversee power system studies: load flow, short circuit, harmonic, voltage stability, fault level and grid dynamic modelling for storage facilities.
◦ Manage external power system consultants, set technical sc
📌 Grid Manager，Utility-Scale Energy Storage (Santiago)
🏢 CATL
📍 Santiago