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

Our Transmission & Distribution division is looking for a staff Transmission Line Engineer to join our growing business in the Akron, Columbus, and St. Louis offices.  Our Transmission Line Engineers are expected to maintain a high attention to detail, possess working knowledge of Transmission Line design, demonstrate ownership of their work, drive for continual improvement, and collaborate effectively with their team and clients in order to make our clients successful. 
 

Key Responsibilities:

<ul>
	<li>Design transmission lines using PLS-CADD
	<li>Prepare plan and profile drawings, loading trees, and foundation details
	<li>Develop design criteria, specifications, and supporting documentation
	<li>Provide technical support during construction
	<li>Mentor junior staff and support strong team collaboration
	<li>Occasional travel to project sites
</ul>
 

Requirements:

<ul>
	<li>B.S. in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or Engineering Technology with FE passed)
	<li>Minimum 3 years transmission line design experience
	<li>Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
	<li>Ability to manage schedule and budget responsibilities
	<li>Experience in a consulting or utility environment preferred
	<li>HVDC experience beneficial
</ul>

Jobs

Transmission Engineer

Senior Electrical Engineer

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Onshore Substation HV Commissioning Engineer - Lead