Commissioning Engineer - HV Grid Modernisation & Training

National Grid; Murton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Standby Allowance

Paid Overtime

Bonus

Training and Development

Pension scheme

26 days annual leave + 8 statutory

Job summary

National Grid is seeking Commissioning Engineers to join our teams in Carlisle, Newcastle and Murton. The role includes a 24–30 month training programme on-site and in the classroom to gain safety authorisations and technical expertise.

You will work on HV equipment, protection & control systems, and contribute to upgrading the transmission network while supporting energy transition initiatives. A company car, standby rota and paid overtime accompany the starting salary.

Qualifications

• Min Level 4/HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• Knowledge of commissioning HV equipment and Protection & Control equipment in an electricity transmission environment.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail and communication skills; able to supervise on-site or manage delivery of projects.
• Strong understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies.
• Hold a current Full UK driving licence.
• Able to commit to standby rota; live within 45 minutes of base location (Newcastle, Carlisle, Murton).
• Significant experience in commissioning HV equipment and Protection & Control; ideally senior authorisation.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning new assets on to the system on a day-to-day basis.
• Partner with designers and suppliers to modernise assets and develop projects.
• Lead fault response and ongoing maintenance of the transmission network.
• Support the transition and implementation of new technologies for the grid (e.g., hydrogen, solar, wind, AI).

Skills

HV equipment

Protection & Control

Power systems theory

Site supervision

Education

Min Level 4/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

National Grid is seeking Commissioning Engineers to join our teams in Carlisle, Newcastle and Murton. The role includes a 24–30 month training programme on-site and in the classroom to gain safety authorisations and technical expertise.

You will work on HV equipment, protection & control systems, and contribute to upgrading the transmission network while supporting energy transition initiatives. A company car, standby rota and paid overtime accompany the starting salary.