132kV HV Commissioning Engineer – Substations (Contract)

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search seeks an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer to support SSEN substation projects across the South of England. The role requires extensive HV commissioning, 132kV exposure, and strong protection and control knowledge.·

Will perform full commissioning scope from protection tests to energisation, liaising with SSEN safety standards and documentation for handover. Contract position, ASAP start, 12 months duration.

Qualifications

• Extensive high voltage commissioning experience in substations.
• Experience working at 132 kV and with SSEN projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of protection and control commissioning and testing.

Responsibilities

• Commission HV substation equipment up to 132kV.
• Carry out protection, control and electrical commissioning activities.
• Perform secondary injection and functional testing.
• Test protection relays, control systems and associated equipment.
• Complete trip testing, interlocking and scheme testing.
• Support energisation and final handover activities.
• Diagnose and resolve commissioning issues on site.
• Complete commissioning documentation and test records.
• Work closely with protection engineers, commissioning teams and site management.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with SSEN safety rules and procedures.

Skills

HV commissioning

132kV substation

Protection & Control

Omicron testing

SSEN experience

Electrical commissioning

Tools

Omicron testing equipment

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search seeks an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer to support SSEN substation projects across the South of England. The role requires extensive HV commissioning, 132kV exposure, and strong protection and control knowledge.·

Will perform full commissioning scope from protection tests to energisation, liaising with SSEN safety standards and documentation for handover. Contract position, ASAP start, 12 months duration.