Commissioning Engineer - HV Substations

National Grid plc; 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 plan

Job summary

National Grid plc in the UK is seeking skilled Commissioning Engineers to join our teams in Murton, Carlisle or Newcastle. The role focuses on commissioning HV equipment, protection and control systems, with a training path to gain authorisations.

You will work on substations, cables and HV assets, participate in projects, and support fault response while developing new technologies for the energy transition. A driving licence and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• HV commissioning experience and protection & control equipment knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of power systems theory.
• Good organisation with attention to detail and communication skills.
• Experience in site supervision or management and project delivery.
• Understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Hold a current Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to live within 45 minutes of base location.

Responsibilities

• Commission new assets on the system.
• Collaborate with designers and suppliers on solutions for modernising assets.
• Develop and deliver projects: substations, cable extensions, replacements.
• Lead fault response and maintenance on the network.
• Spend the initial training period on a learning programme on-site and in the classroom.

Skills

Commissioning HV equipment

Protection & Control Equipment

Power systems theory

Site supervision / project delivery

Safety and Environmental legislation

Excellent communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Min Level 4/HNC in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Choose one of the most important jobs in UK engineering.

Our Commissioning Engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards. This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with continued support, hands on learning, and a team of experienced engineers who’ll have your back every step of the way! We have 2 positions available, 1 at Carlisle CA6 or Newcastle NE21 and 1 at Murton SR7.

Pay and Benefits

• A starting salary of £55,000 to £68,000 pa, increasing with authorisations + Company Car.
• Standby Allowance + call out + Paid Overtime + Bonus + paid Training and Development.
• 37 hours Mon – Fri typically 8am – 4 pm.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days, Contribution Pension scheme max total 18%.

If you are already a SAP and or Commissioning authorised great, if not this role initially is all about training to start with. You’ll join one of our teams, where you will spend the first 24 - 30 months on a training programme gaining experience on‑site and, in the classroom, (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step.

As a Commissioning Engineer you will continuously strive to improve the transmission network by applying your experience and knowledge of the existing technologies which underpin it, such as, GIS switchgear and future SF6 replacement technology solutions in all their variations, HV equipment such as complex cable systems, transformers and compensation equipment, HVDC systems along with protection and control, but not just existing technologies, it’s also a great opportunity to be part of the transition and implementation of new technologies to transform the grid, such as, hydrogen, solar, wind, AI and digitalisation, in order to play an integral role in the energy transition.

Day to day activities include commissioning new assets on to the system, partnering with designers and suppliers on solutions for modernising our assets, developing new projects. The types of projects you will be involved with are - new build substations, cable extensions and replacements, routine single asset replacement, substation extensions and new customer connections. And don’t forget the existing network requiring maintenance and also leading on fault response when things go wrong.

Must have's:

• Min Level 4/HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• You have knowledge of commissioning HV equipment, Protection & Control Equipment in an Electricity Transmission environment and technically proficient in power systems theory.
• You’ll be organised with excellent attention to detail and communication skills, can demonstrate experience of site supervisory or management and delivery of projects.
• Have an excellent understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies,
• Hold a current Full UK driving licence.
• Can commit to a standby rota for emergency call outs, due to this you will need to live within 45 minutes commute of your approved base location. Newcastle NE21, Carlisle CA6, Murton SR7
• You have significant experience in commissioning HV equipment, Protection & Control Equipment and technically proficient in power systems theory, ideally you will have held a senior authorisation.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.

Private medical insurance for self and family.