HV Project Engineer

TRS Staffing Solutions; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

TRS Staffing Solutions seeks an experienced High Voltage (HV) Engineer to support engineering, installation, testing and commissioning of onshore substation assets in the UK. The role covers 33 kV–400 kV HV systems and requires hands-on involvement with primary equipment, site activities and safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will contribute to design reviews, supplier coordination, and technical calculations, while ensuring adherence to UK/IEC standards and delivering quality checks on site

Qualifications

• Experience in HV primary equipment installation and commissioning.
• Knowledge of UK/IEC standards for HV systems.
• Ability to support site inspections and quality verification.

Responsibilities

• Specify, review, and oversee installation of primary HV equipment (transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, arresters, earthing).
• Review vendor drawings, FAT/SAT docs, and ensure compliance with UK/IEC standards.
• Support construction, installation, and pre-energisation checks, including site inspections and quality verification.
• Assist with fault level, earthing, and insulation coordination calculations.
• Coordinate with civil, protection, SCADA, and EPC contractors.
• Ensure all work meets HSE and electrical safety requirements.

Skills

HV engineering

Substation experience

UK/IEC standards

Job description

We are seeking an experienced High Voltage (HV) Engineer with strong technical expertise in primary equipment to support the engineering, installation, testing, and commissioning of onshore substation assets. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in high‑voltage systems (33 kV–400 kV).

• Initial 12 month contract
• Working for a leading EPC

Key Responsibilities

• Specify, review, and oversee installation of primary HV equipment: transformers, GIS/AIS switchgear, circuit breakers, disconnectors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, earthing systems.
• Review vendor drawings, FAT/SAT documentation, and ensure compliance with UK/IEC standards.
• Support construction, installation, and pre‑energisation checks, including site inspections and quality verification.
• Assist with technical calculations (fault levels, earthing, insulation coordination).
• Coordinate with civil, protection, SCADA, and EPC contractors.
• Ensure all work meets HSE and electrical safety requirements.