HV Commissioning Engineer

IO; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is looking for a HV Commissioning Engineer for a 12-month contract, primarily home-based. The role requires extensive experience in HV substation commissioning and knowledge of electrical systems. Responsibilities include planning site acceptance testing, managing documentation, and troubleshooting technical issues. Candidates must possess a relevant electrical qualification and preferably have National Grid authorisation. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are also required.

Qualifications

• Current or previous National Grid SR141/BP141/TP141 authorisation.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and industry standards.
• Confident documentation and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver site acceptance testing and commissioning.
• Manage commissioning documentation, drawings, and reports.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Extensive HV substation commissioning

SCADA systems experience

Strong teamwork and communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Job description

HV Commissioning Engineer (National Grid)

12-month Contract
Mostly home-based
Outside IR35

You’ll play a key role in commissioning protection and control systems on HV substations and kV systems.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering site acceptance testing and commissioning in line with SR141 procedures
• Functional and performance testing of protection systems, control panels and secondary equipment
• Witnessing FAT and ensuring all activities follow approved standards and methods
• Managing commissioning documentation, drawings, reports and handover records
• Creating and reviewing test plans, method statements and commissioning switching programmes
• Deploying and verifying configuration files for SCADA BCUs, RTUs, protection relays and network devices
• Managing site equipment, spares, LOTO procedures and safety documentation
• Troubleshooting technical issues during commissioning and energisation
• Coordinating with project managers, site teams and stakeholders
• Promoting strong HSE culture on site

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering qualification or strong relevant experience
• Current or previous National Grid SR141/BP141/TP141 authorisation (essential)
• Extensive HV substation commissioning experience
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, protection relays, control schemes and industry standards
• Experience with SCADA systems and deploying device configurations
• Confident documentation and reporting skills
• Strong teamwork, communication and leadership abilities
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel