400kV Substation Commissioning Engineer – Outside IR35

SourceFlow; Eccles; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35

6-month rolling contract

Competitive day rate

Job summary

SourceFlow is seeking a 275kV/400kV Substation Commissioning Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract in the Scottish Borders, UK. The role involves comprehensive commissioning of HV plant and associated equipment, switching programmes, and rigorous testing across primary and secondary systems.

The ideal candidate has UK transmission experience, strong schematics skills, and a solid understanding of HV safety and permit-to-work procedures. Outside IR35 with a competitive day rate and 10-hour days.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning 275kV/400kV substations in UK transmission networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and protection/control diagrams.
• Strong switching and safety procedure knowledge for HV environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning on 275kV/400kV substation plant and HV equipment.
• Execute switching programmes and commissioning procedures per project needs.
• Test and commission primary/secondary systems including CBs, CTs/VTs, protections.
• Assist pre- and post-energisation activities and outages coordination.
• Ensure all commissioning docs, test sheets and reports meet compliance.

Skills

HV commissioning

275kV/400kV substation

Switching procedures

Protection & control systems

Schematic reading

Site coordination

Safety rules & permit-to-work

Job description

SourceFlow is seeking a 275kV/400kV Substation Commissioning Engineer for a 6-month rolling contract in the Scottish Borders, UK. The role involves comprehensive commissioning of HV plant and associated equipment, switching programmes, and rigorous testing across primary and secondary systems.

The ideal candidate has UK transmission experience, strong schematics skills, and a solid understanding of HV safety and permit-to-work procedures. Outside IR35 with a competitive day rate and 10-hour days.