Commissioning Engineer - Power Distribution (132kv and below) in Hertfordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for Power Distribution projects across the East of England. This role involves working on high voltage distribution networks, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Key qualifications include experience in testing and commissioning high voltage plants, strong decision-making skills, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. Competitive benefits package includes a contributory pension, private healthcare, and enhanced leave.

Benefits

Matched or contributory pension scheme

Private health care

Discretionary bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Testing and Commissioning high voltage distribution.
• Strong decision-making and process improvement capabilities.
• Effective in stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Work on UKPN's distribution network projects.
• Produce commissioning plans and test high voltage equipment.
• Mentor team members to enhance technical knowledge.

Skills

Testing and Commissioning on High Voltage distribution networks

Engineering policy and legislation

Decision-making skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment legislation

Team player

Full UK driver's license

Education

HNC/Degree Level in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Role: Commissioning Engineer – Power Distribution (132 kV and below)

Vacancy Type: Permanent
Location: On site in Hertfordshire, 4 days a week

What will you be doing?

You’ll be part of our substation build team working on UKPN’s 11 kV, 33 kV & 132 kV Distribution Network on projects across the East of England. You’ll attend client meetings, encourage innovation, and resolve design issues on site. Your role includes producing commissioning plans, testing and commissioning high voltage plant and apparatus, and ensuring compliance with current legislation. You’ll also review and correct drawings, manage people safely, and mentor team members to enhance their technical knowledge.

What you’ll bring

• Proven track record in Testing and Commissioning on High Voltage distribution networks
• Sound experience of engineering policy, procedure, and legislation
• Strong decision‑making skill and ability to identify and develop processes to improve outputs
• Effective communication and engagement with internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of current Health, Safety, and Environment legislation
• Team player, working well with clients, designers, and site project staff
• Qualified to HNC/Degree Level in Electrical Engineering
• Full UK drivers licence – you will need to travel to various sites.

What’s in it for you?

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
• My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/Hybrid car scheme
• Private health care and health care cash plan for you and your family
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Overtime Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their background, beliefs, or circumstances.

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.