Commissioning Engineer

Rubicon Consulting; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer for an 18-month contract based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in commissioning high-voltage substations and a strong understanding of protection systems. This role involves executing testing and energisation of substation equipment and ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience commissioning high-voltage substations at 132 kV, 275 kV, and 400 kV.
• Strong working knowledge of protection systems and control schemes.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel within Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning, testing, and energisation of substation equipment.
• Conduct functional testing of protection and control systems.
• Prepare detailed commissioning procedures and reports.

Skills

Commissioning high-voltage substations

Technical drawing interpretation

Troubleshooting

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Commissioning Engineer on a 18 Month Contract, based in Aberdeenshire

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning activities across high‑voltage electrical substations in Scotland. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience working on 132 kV, 275 kV, and 400 kV systems and a strong background in testing, commissioning, and energisation of substation equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning, testing, and energisation of substation equipment at 132/275/400 kV/KVA
• Conduct functional testing of protection and control systems, switchgear, transformers, and associated substation equipment.
• Review and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and commissioning documentation.
• Prepare detailed commissioning procedures, test sheets, and reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, system operators, and client representatives to ensure smooth energisation and handover.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during commissioning and provide technical recommendations.
• Ensure all commissioning activities comply with safety regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.
• Contribute to FAT/SAT processes when required.
• Maintain accurate documentation for audits and final project handover

Requirements

• Proven experience commissioning high‑voltage substations at 132 kV, 275 kV, and 400 kV.
• Strong working knowledge of protection systems, control schemes, and HV substation equipment.
• Experience on UK transmission or distribution networks (e.g., National Grid, SSEN, SPEN).
• Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and protection settings.
• Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel within Scotland.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time