Commissioning Engineer

DCS Scaffolding; Scotland; Remote; GBP 95,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35 contract

50 hours per week

UK-wide projects

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer specializing in Main Protection for 275kV projects across the UK. The role focuses on testing protection relays and commissioning HV substation protection schemes in line with project specifications.

Ideal candidates have extensive HV experience, ECS/CSCS cards, and a proven track record with main protection systems. The position offers a dynamic, nationwide workload with 50-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Ideally around 10 years of experience in protection relay testing and commissioning within high-voltage substations.
• Strong experience with main protection systems, ideally at 275kV.
• Proven experience in protection relay testing, commissioning and fault finding.
• Good understanding of electrical protection principles, relay configurations and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience working on major power transmission or distribution projects.
• ECS or CSCS card – essential.
• Additional relevant electrical, safety or substation certifications are advantageous.
• Previous experience working on Siemens Energy, National Grid or similar major infrastructure projects would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out commissioning and testing of main protection systems on high-voltage substation equipment, including 275kV systems.
• Performing protection relay testing, including secondary injection testing and functional verification.
• Testing and commissioning protection schemes in accordance with approved procedures and project specifications.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, protection schematics and technical documentation.
• Verifying protection settings, relay configurations and system functionality.
• Identifying, diagnosing and resolving faults during testing and commissioning activities.
• Completing commissioning test sheets, reports and associated technical documentation.
• Working closely with site engineers, commissioning managers and wider electrical teams.
• Ensuring all commissioning activities comply with relevant industry standards and site safety requirements.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of commissioning activities within agreed project timescales.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and technical accuracy throughout the project.

Skills

Protection relay testing

275kV systems

High-voltage substations

Fault finding

Reading electrical drawings

Independent on-site work

Health and safety

Education

ECS or CSCS card

Electrical safety certifications

Tools

Secondary injection testing

Relay configuration verification

Test reporting

Job description

Commissioning Engineer – Main Protection (275kV)

Nationwide | Immediate Opportunity in Scotland

From £84.00 per hour | Outside IR35

DCS Engineering are currently looking to engage experienced Commissioning Engineers specialising in Main Protection and 275kV relay testing to support major power and substation projects across the UK.

We are currently focusing on an immediate requirement in Scotland, with opportunities to support major transmission and distribution infrastructure projects nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Protection Commissioning Engineers with a strong background in high-voltage substations, protection relay testing and commissioning activities within the power sector.

Projects operate on 50 hours per week, working 10-hour shifts.

Job Responsibilities

• Carrying out commissioning and testing of main protection systems on high-voltage substation equipment, including 275kV systems.
• Performing protection relay testing, including secondary injection testing and functional verification.
• Testing and commissioning protection schemes in accordance with approved procedures and project specifications.
• Reading and interpreting electrical drawings, protection schematics and technical documentation.
• Verifying protection settings, relay configurations and system functionality.
• Identifying, diagnosing and resolving faults during testing and commissioning activities.
• Completing commissioning test sheets, reports and associated technical documentation.
• Working closely with site engineers, commissioning managers and wider electrical teams.
• Ensuring all commissioning activities comply with relevant industry standards and site safety requirements.
• Supporting the safe and efficient delivery of commissioning activities within agreed project timescales.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, safety and technical accuracy throughout the project.

The Candidate

• Ideally around 10 years of experience in protection relay testing and commissioning within high-voltage substations.
• Strong experience with main protection systems, ideally at 275kV.
• Proven experience in protection relay testing, commissioning and fault finding.
• Good understanding of electrical protection principles, relay configurations and commissioning procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience working on major power transmission or distribution projects.
• ECS or CSCS card – essential.
• Additional relevant electrical, safety or substation certifications are advantageous.
• Previous experience working on Siemens Energy, National Grid or similar major infrastructure projects would be beneficial.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary site team.
• Good communication, technical problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work nationwide as project requirements develop.

What’s on Offer?

• Starting rate of £84.00 per hour.
• Outside IR35 contract.
• 50 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work on major high-voltage substation projects.
• Potential opportunities on future power and substation projects across the UK.

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