Lewis Duffy is a Director at LSP Renewables, bringing over a decade of experience in the Renewable Energy industry. With a proven track record in managing and leading multi-functional teams across global markets, he plays a pivotal role in driving LSP&rsquo;s growth and expansion.
Lewis is highly skilled in developing strong client relationships and establishing strategic partnerships, leveraging his exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities. As a key leader at LSP, he is responsible for Business Development, as well as the Strategic Planning &amp; Implementation of our services across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas. His deep industry and commercial expertise enable him to identify new opportunities, expand LSP&rsquo;s global footprint, and ensure our clients receive best-in-class recruitment and workforce solutions.
Passionate about the future of renewable energy, Lewis is committed to supporting the industry&rsquo;s rapid evolution by delivering innovative talent strategies that help businesses thrive in a competitive and ever-changing landscape.

Lewis Duffy

<h3 dir="ltr">Transmission &amp; Grid</h3>
TLDR: LSP Renewables is a global leader in recruitment for renewable energy transmission and power grid infrastructure, placing HV engineers, HVDC specialists, protection &amp; control experts and project managers across onshore and offshore substations, interconnectors and grid expansion programmes - with contractor mobilisation in 48&ndash;72 hours and permanent hire SLAs under two weeks.
Key Takeaways
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<li>End-to-end power transmission recruitment covering design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of HV substations, interconnectors and grid integration systems. </li>
<li>Expertise in both AC and HVDC transmission networks, offshore transmission cables and onshore grid expansion. </li>
<li>Global reach in UK, EU, North America, LATAM and Asia - handling contractor compliance (A1, visas, IR35) and payroll. </li>
<li>Rapid deployment with a 48-72 hour window for contractors and under two-week SLAs for permanent hires. </li>
<li>Sector-led talent pools of renewable energy grid specialists and transmission network consultants.</li>
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<h4 dir="ltr">Our Transmission &amp; Grid Sector Expertise</h4>
Onshore &amp; Offshore Transmission
LSP Renewables is a global leader in transmission recruitment for renewable energy projects. We provide talent for onshore and offshore infrastructure builds - from HV substations and interconnectors to full grid integration systems - including <a href="https://www.lsprenewables.com/news/what-is-a-smart-grid-and-why-it-matters-for-the-energy-sector" target="_blank" rel="noopener">smart‑grid integration considerations for renewable projects</a>.
Interconnectors, HVDC, and Grid Expansion
Whether you&rsquo;re delivering new assets or modernising old ones, we supply talent for HVDC engineer recruitment, interconnectors and large-scale grid expansion programmes. Our grid infrastructure consultants work across AC and HVDC engineer recruitment, interconnectors and large-scale grid expansion programmes, with a clear handle on the <a href="https://www.lsprenewables.com/cn/news/definition-and-scope-of-transmission-and-distribution/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">transmission and distribution scope clients operate within</a>.
<h4 dir="ltr">Transmission &amp; Grid Roles We Commonly Place</h4>
Engineers, Project Managers, HV Technicians
We recruit for grid infrastructure jobs spanning design, construction, commissioning and maintenance. Roles include substation engineer jobs, HVDC engineers, P&amp;C specialists, transmission project managers and commissioning leads - all with strong track records in high-voltage environments (substation commissioning experts, power transmission analysts).
<h4 dir="ltr">Where We Operate</h4>
UK, EU, LATAM, Asia, North America
LSP supports permanent and contract hiring in 25+ countries, including the UK, Europe, North America, LATAM and Asia. We handle full onboarding for contractors - including A1s, visas, IR35 assessments and payroll - so you can focus on delivery (contractor compliance management).
<h4 dir="ltr">Why LSP for Transmission?</h4>
Grid-Focused Talent Pools
We maintain one of the industry&rsquo;s most comprehensive candidate networks for offshore transmission staffing and onshore builds. Our consultants understand the certifications, standards and delivery models essential for transmission infrastructure success (IEC standards, national grid codes, compliance frameworks).
Proven Global Delivery
With a 48-72 hour contractor deployment window and sub-2-week permanent hire SLA, our delivery model is built for urgent projects. Clients trust our sector-led methodology for speed, compliance and precision (power project mobilisation, high-voltage recruitment excellence).
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<h4 dir="ltr">FAQs</h4>
Q: What types of transmission projects do you support?
A: We recruit for onshore HV substations, offshore transmission cable systems, interconnectors, HVDC converter stations and large-scale grid expansion programmes.
Q: Which roles do you place in grid infrastructure?
A: HV engineers, protection &amp; control (P&amp;C) engineers, HVDC specialists, transmission project managers, substation commissioning leads and network integration consultants.
Q: Do you cover both AC and HVDC networks?
A: Yes - we have deep expertise in both alternating current (AC) and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems across multiple regions.
Q: Can you manage contractor onboarding and compliance?
A: Absolutely - we handle A1 certificates, visas, IR35 assessments, local payroll and contractor mobilisation so you can focus on delivery.
Q: How quickly can you place transmission professionals?
A: Contractors can usually be mobilised in 48-72 hours, while permanent hire shortlists are delivered in under two weeks.
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Transmission

Senior Electrical Engineer leading electrical design teams across new builds, upgrades, and redevelopment projects for power, industrial, institutional, and infrastructure facilities. Oversees design and construction phases, adapting plans to technical requirements, budgets, and project constraints.

 
Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Lead complex electrical engineering work and develop improved design processes and methods
	<li>Perform power system studies and protection coordination up to 500kV
	<li>Develop design basis documentation and generate relay configuration files
	<li>Conduct design reviews and support quality assurance
	<li>Assist in defining project scope and conceptual design
	<li>Mentor and train less experienced engineers
	<li>Support proposal and business development effort.
</ul>
 

Requirements:

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 7 years of electrical system study experience (or Master’s plus 6 years)
	<li>Ability to obtain Professional Engineer licensure
	<li>Proficiency interpreting electrical drawings (single line, three line, schematics, functional diagrams)
</ul>
 

Preferred Experience:

<ul>
	<li>Protective relay settings for transmission or distribution systems
	<li>Power system modelling software (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM)
	<li>Use of SEL AcSELerator and GE Enervista for relay files
	<li>Short circuit analysis, CT selection, protection element coordination, relay loadability calculations
	<li>Grounding, arc flash, and additional system studies
	<li>Support to construction and commissioning activities for substations
</ul>

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Senior Environmental Engineer

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Transmission Engineer

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Onshore Substation HV Commissioning Engineer - Lead