Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Schneider Electric North America; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking an experienced Commissioning Service Engineer in Scotland. This position involves installing, commissioning, and maintaining HV/LV switchgear and transformers, alongside leading on-site activities. The ideal candidate is an electrical engineer with experience in distribution systems and a can-do attitude towards problem-solving in a dynamic and varied work environment. This role includes opportunities for career advancement and travel across the UK and internationally.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, or transformers.
• Ability to diagnose faults in electrical equipment.
• Willingness to travel, including overseas assignments.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain HV/LV switchgear and transformers.
• Lead on-site activities and communicate with project managers.
• Perform testing and diagnostics on electrical systems.

Skills

Troubleshoot electrical faults

Knowledge of HV/LV systems

Strong communication skills

Supervise teams

Tools

Relay Secondary Injection sets

CT Analyser

Variac/volt & ammeter

Job description

Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Location - Scotland

Power up your career with a hands‑on engineering role in critical infrastructure.

We’re looking for a Commissioning Service Engineer to join our team in Scotland, working on HV/LV switchgear, transformers, and electrical distribution systems across the UK and overseas. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a field‑based, problem‑solving environment, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to develop expertise in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault diagnosis.

If you’re an electrical engineer looking for hands‑on experience in power systems, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

• Install, commission, and maintain switchgear, transformers, and related equipment (400V–33kV).
• Perform testing and diagnostics, including Partial Discharge, thermal imaging, and oil sampling.
• Lead on‑site activities, supervising teams and coordinating with project managers.
• Work flexibly, including travel across the UK and internationally, as part of a 24/7 on‑call rota.
• Produce reports and documentation to ensure high standards of work completion.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, or transformers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose faults in electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of HV/LV systems and electrical safety regulations.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including some overseas assignments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to supervise teams on‑site.

It is required that the applicant be experienced in the principles of:

• High Voltage Testing (415v – 33kv systems)
• CT Magnetisation Curves – being able to complete using variac/volt & ammeter as well as CT analyser. Also, polarity check without CT analyser.
• CT Primary Injection – standard protection (OC/EF/Metering) configuration & high impedance scheme such as Bus Zone protection.
• Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid‑state relays) – to include current & voltage protection.
• VT Primary Injection
• Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification – prove each panel to the associated schematic diagram & fault find. Must be able to read schematic diagrams.
• Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415v – 33kv switchboards & networks
• G59 G99 protection – Under/Over Voltage, Under/Over Frequency, ROCOF/dF/dT.
• Must be familiar with basic secondary Injection sets such as Sverker 760/780, T&R 100/200ADM, T&R DVS3.
• Knowledge of B.E.B.S. S12 (1964) wire identification standard as used in all UK HV switchgear.
• Knowledge of basic transformer protection devices & associated test methods.
• Operational knowledge of basic auto‑changeover schemes.

Why Join Us?

• Work with industry‑leading technology in critical power infrastructure.
• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and progress your career.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow within a global company.
• Varied and exciting work—no two days are the same.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

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