Commissioning Engineer (11kv/132kv)

Matchtech; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools and PPE

Overtime opportunities

Training and progression

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning and energisation of electrical infrastructure projects from 11kV to 132kV, collaborating with project teams, clients and network operators to deliver safe, compliant outcomes. The role includes structured training to progress authorisation levels and exposure to high voltage systems, with door-to-door pay, a company vehicle and PPE.

You'll work on substations and renewables across UK projects, with emphasis on documentation,

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning HV electrical infrastructure projects.
• Background within substations, renewables, ICP, utility or DNO environments.
• Knowledge of protection schemes and electrical testing procedures.
• Experience working on systems from 11kV to 132kV.
• HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• ECS, EUSR or relevant industry certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and testing electrical systems from 11kV to 132kV.
• Producing and implementing commissioning plans and inspection test documentation.
• Carrying out primary and secondary injection testing.
• Testing and commissioning switchgear, transformers, cables and protection systems.
• Supporting energisation activities on substation, renewable and private network projects.
• Conducting fault finding and diagnostic investigations.
• Producing commissioning reports and technical documentation.
• Working closely with project delivery teams and key stakeholders.
• Supporting the development of junior engineers where required.
• Ensuring all activities are completed in line with industry safety standards and procedures.

Skills

HV commissioning experience

11kV–132kV systems

Substations & renewables

Testing procedures

Documentation & reporting

Junior engineer mentoring

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

You'll play a key role in the commissioning and energisation of electrical infrastructure projects ranging from 11kV through to 132kV, working closely with project teams, clients and network operators to ensure safe and successful project delivery. For engineers looking to progress their authorisation levels and gain exposure to higher voltage systems, structured training and development is available.

What You'll Be Doing

• Commissioning and testing electrical systems from 11kV to 132kV
• Producing and implementing commissioning plans and inspection test documentation
• Carrying out primary and secondary injection testing
• Testing and commissioning switchgear, transformers, cables and protection systems
• Supporting energisation activities on substation, renewable and private network projects
• Conducting fault finding and diagnostic investigations
• Producing commissioning reports and technical documentation
• Working closely with project delivery teams and key stakeholders
• Supporting the development of junior engineers where required
• Ensuring all activities are completed in line with industry safety standards and procedures

What We're Looking For

• Experience commissioning HV electrical infrastructure projects
• Background within substations, renewables, ICP, utility or DNO environments
• Knowledge of protection schemes and electrical testing procedures
• Experience working on systems from 11kV to 132kV
• HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
• Full UK Driving Licence
• ECS, EUSR or relevant industry certification advantageous

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience
• Door-to-door pay
• Company vehicle, tools and PPE
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and progression to higher voltage levels
• Exposure to some of the UK's largest renewable energy and grid infrastructure projects
• Long-term career development within a growing organisation
• UK-wide project portfolio with varied and technically challenging work

If you're currently working in commissioning, testing or protection and are looking to advance your career within the UK's evolving energy infrastructure sector, we'd be interested in having a confidential conversation.