Commissioning Engineer

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

Location: South England

Sector: High Voltage Transmission & Distribution / Substations

Employment Type: Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Voltage: Up to 132kV

Duration: 12 months

Hunter Philips is currently looking for an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer to support major Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) substation projects across the South of England.

The position would suit an established High Voltage Commissioning Engineer with previous Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) experience and a strong background in protection, control and electrical commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Commission High Voltage 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 Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) safety rules and procedures.

Experience Required

• Strong High Voltage substation commissioning experience.
• Experience working at 132kV.
• Previous Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) project experience.
• Strong protection and control commissioning knowledge.
• Experience with protection relay testing and secondary injection.
• Experience with Omicron testing equipment.
• Relevant Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) authorisations would be highly advantageous.
• Experience supporting substation energisation and handover.