Sonam Patel
Denver,USA
Summary
Electrical Engineer with over 8 years of experience in electricity and gas interconnection processes, focusing on feasibility studies, regulatory compliance, and risk analysis. Achieved more than 200 grid and gas connection approvals for energy storage, gas-fired, and renewable projects. Expertise in managing complete project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery within budget and regulatory standards. Strong ability to foster productive relationships and excel in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Grid Connections Manager (Consultant)
Green Frog Power Ltd
, USA
07.2022 - Current
- Led feasibility assessments and technical reviews for energy storage and gas projects.
- Compiled and submitted interconnection applications, securing approvals for multi-MW projects.
- Conducted risk analysis to de-risk projects, supporting investment decisions, and compliance.
Development Engineer – Grid
FPC Electric Land Ltd
London
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Delivered feasibility studies and interconnection designs for grid projects.
- Prepared and submitted applications, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed technical connection offers, reducing risk of project delays.
Connections Engineer – Grid & Gas
UK Power Reserve Ltd
Solihull
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Secured 20+ grid connection offers, enabling over 500MW of project capacity.
- Conducted feasibility studies and risk analysis for electricity and gas interconnections.
- Managed tender preparation (ICP, UIP, civil works), ensuring cost competitiveness.
- Liaised with network operators and contractors to accelerate approvals.
Assistant Project Manager – Grid Connections
UK Power Reserve Ltd
Solihull
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Delivered work packages across design, engineering, and commissioning of gas-fired and storage facilities.
- Conducted technical reviews of connection offers, mitigating design risks.
- Prepared tender documentation and coordinated stakeholders for timely delivery.
Education
MSc - Control Engineering
Coventry University
United Kingdom01.2016
BEng (Hons) - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Coventry University
United Kingdom01.2015
Skills
- Grid Interconnection (Electricity & Gas)
- Feasibility Studies
- Risk Analysis
- Energy Storage
- Renewable Integration
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Software; MATLAB, MS Office
- Contract management
Professional Memberships
- Member, Institute of Engineering & Technology (MIET)
Accomplishments
- !DEA Award - Implementation of GIS (Issued by Sembcorp)
- Hardware Implementation of a Constraints-Based ESC for Thermoelectric Generators (Published by IFAC-PapersOnLine)
Timeline
Grid Connections Manager (Consultant)
Green Frog Power Ltd
07.2022 - Current
Development Engineer – Grid
FPC Electric Land Ltd
07.2020 - 11.2021
Connections Engineer – Grid & Gas
UK Power Reserve Ltd
04.2018 - 07.2020
Assistant Project Manager – Grid Connections
UK Power Reserve Ltd
02.2017 - 04.2018
MSc - Control Engineering
Coventry University
BEng (Hons) - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Coventry University