Commissioning Engineer

Job Description:

HV Commissioning Engineer
65k + package
UK based travel

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning and testing of high-voltage (HV) equipment and systems under the guidance of senior engineers or commissioning leads.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning phases for substations, transformers, switchgear, and protection systems.
• Perform HV testing activities such as:
• Primary and secondary injection testing of protection relays
• Contact resistance (Ductor) and insulation resistance testing
• AC dielectric withstand tests
• CT/VT ratio, polarity, and burden checks
• End-to-end scheme verification and functional testing
• Transformer ratio, winding resistance, and polarity tests
• Assist with system energisation and handover, ensuring all test results and documentation are accurate and complete.
• Contribute to FAT, SAT, and site commissioning activities, identifying technical issues and supporting their resolution.
• Maintain up-to-date test records, commissioning schedules, and documentation in accordance with project requirements.
• Promote safe working practices on site and ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Work closely with design and protection engineers to review relay settings, logic configurations, and coordination requirements.
• Share technical knowledge and support less experienced team members where appropriate.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical or Power Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Typically 4-6 years' experience in high-voltage testing and commissioning, ideally within Power Transmission, Distribution, or Utilities.
• Practical experience commissioning HV substations (up to 132kV or higher desirable).
• Good understanding of protection schemes, control systems, and primary plant (switchgear, transformers, CTs/VTs, circuit breakers).
• Hands-on experience with major OEM protection relays (e.g. Siemens, GE, Schneider, ABB, SEL).
• Capable of interpreting test data, identifying issues, and contributing to technical solutions.
• Experience supporting FAT, SAT, or system energisation activities.
• Strong attention to detail and competent technical reporting skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills when working with clients, site teams, and network operators.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.