Powering the connections between grids.
Interconnectors are reshaping how power moves across borders, balancing supply and demand between energy markets and helping integrate renewable generation at scale. Downtime on a cross-border link doesn't just cost one grid. It costs two. Every phase of an interconnector programme demands precision, and having the right specialists in place isn't optional. It's the difference between a project that holds and one that stalls.
Brunel places interconnector project engineers, HVDC and AC transmission specialists, grid connection engineers, and commissioning teams across cross-border programmes. These roles sit at the intersection of two grid codes and two regulatory regimes, so we find people who understand both sides of the border, not just one.
FAQs
What roles do you recruit for on interconnector projects?
We place interconnector project engineers, HVDC and AC transmission specialists, grid connection engineers, and commissioning teams, covering the full project lifecycle from planning through to energisation.
What is an interconnector and why is recruitment for it different?
An interconnector is a transmission link that connects two separate power grids, often across national borders, allowing electricity to flow between markets to balance supply and demand. Recruiting for these projects means finding engineers who understand not just transmission engineering, but the added complexity of cross-market and cross-border technical standards.
Do interconnector projects typically use HVDC or AC technology?
Many modern interconnectors use HVDC technology due to its efficiency over long or subsea distances, though some shorter or onshore links still use AC. We recruit specialists across both, depending on the project's technical requirements.
How is Brunel different from a general transmission recruiter?
A general transmission recruiter typically hasn't worked across the cross-border regulatory and technical standards interconnector projects require. We focus on candidates who understand both the engineering and the added complexity of connecting two national grids.
Why is interconnector talent particularly hard to source?
Interconnector projects are growing quickly as countries look to balance renewable generation and energy security, but the pool of engineers with genuine cross-border transmission experience remains small, especially at senior and project leadership level.
Can you support interconnector commissioning and grid connection work?
Yes. We recruit commissioning engineers and grid connection specialists experienced in bringing interconnector links online and integrating them safely into existing national networks.
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