Hv Commissioning Engineer

Actemium Uk; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Shield

Pension

Wider benefits

Job summary

Actemium Birmingham, part of VINCI Energies, is recruiting an HV Commissioning Engineer for a site-based, full-time role in the West Midlands. You will deliver testing, commissioning, and technical support across HV and LV systems on multiple projects.

You will test and commission HV/LV equipment, protection relays and schemes, interpret drawings, prepare test procedures and commissioning reports, and support engineering teams across regional projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in HV testing, commissioning, or protection systems
• Strong understanding of power systems and substation equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of project teams
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and schematics

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning HV and LV systems and substation equipment
• Commissioning protection relays and schemes (including Overcurrent, Earth Fault, Differential, G99 and transformer protection)
• Carrying out fault finding and investigation across HV/LV assets
• Supporting switching operations (11kV / 33kV) where authorised
• Testing equipment including: Transformers (power and distribution), CTs / VTs, Circuit breakers (oil, gas, vacuum, air), RMUs, cables, busbars, battery tripping systems
• Interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams
• Producing test procedures, commissioning reports, and documentation
• Supporting engineering teams across regional projects

Skills

HV testing

Protection systems

Site-based work

Schematics interpretation

Electrical engineering

Education

BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical Engineering

AP15 / SAP authorisation

Tools

SAP (Senior Authorised Person)

Job description

HV Commissioning Engineer

West Midlands (Site-based)
Full-time
£competitive salary + Health Shield + Pension + Benefits

Why join Actemium Birmingham?

Looking to work on high-impact HV projects across industrial and infrastructure environments?

At Actemium Birmingham (part of VINCI Energies), we deliver specialist engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors. As part of a global group with a strong UK presence, we offer long-term stability, career development, and access to varied and technically challenging projects.

We’re growing and looking for an HV Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in delivering testing, commissioning, and technical support across HV and LV systems.

What you’ll be doing

This is a hands-on, site-based role working across multiple HV projects, supporting commissioning, testing, and fault investigation activities.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Testing and commissioning HV and LV systems and substation equipment

• Commissioning protection relays and schemes (including Overcurrent, Earth Fault, Differential, G99 and transformer protection)

• Carrying out fault finding and investigation across a range of HV/LV assets

• Supporting switching operations (11kV / 33kV) where authorised

• Testing equipment including:

  Transformers (power and distribution)

  CTs / VTs

  Circuit breakers (oil, gas, vacuum, air)

  RMUs, cables, busbars, battery tripping systems

• Interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams

• Producing test procedures, commissioning reports, and documentation

• Supporting engineering teams across regional projects

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a practical, technically strong commissioning engineer with HV experience and a proactive approach on site.

Essential:

• Experience in HV testing, commissioning, or protection systems

• Strong understanding of power systems and substation equipment

• Ability to work independently and as part of project teams

• Experience interpreting technical drawings and schematics

Desirable:

• Experience with or working towards SAP (Senior Authorised Person) status

• Experience with 11kV / 33kV switching operations

• Knowledge of protection settings, grading studies, and relay testing

• Previous experience across industrial, utilities, or infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) - essential

• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) - desirable

• AP15 / SAP authorisation (or equivalent) - desirable

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Structured development pathway including:

  SAP authorisation

  Switching training

  Ongoing technical training

• Opportunity to work on diverse HV projects across multiple sectors

• Clear progression into Senior / Lead Engineering roles

• Supportive team environment within a global organisation (VINCI Energies)

• Health Shield, pension, and wider benefits

About Us

Actemium Birmingham, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, delivers specialist engineering services across industrial and infrastructure sectors. We combine strong local expertise with the backing of a global group to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions.