HV Substation Commissioning Engineer - 5 Month Contract

Spencer Ogden; Tullich; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Ogden is recruiting an HV Commissioning Engineer for a major substation project at Creag Dhubh Substation in Scotland. The role covers HV commissioning across electrical systems, with responsibilities including testing, documentation, and safety compliance.

An initial five-month contract with an immediate start is offered. Ideal candidates will have proven HV commissioning experience in substations, strong HV knowledge, and familiarity with Siemens equipment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as HV Commissioning Engineer within substations or high-voltage electrical infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of HV systems, protection and control, and substation equipment.
• Experience undertaking HV testing, commissioning and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and commissioning documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety procedures and site working practices.
• Previous experience working on transmission or distribution substation projects.
• Siemens equipment or project experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out HV commissioning activities across substation electrical systems and equipment.
• Support pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning of high-voltage plant and associated infrastructure.
• Undertake commissioning checks, inspections and functional testing.
• Review technical drawings, schematics, commissioning procedures and test documentation.
• Identify, investigate and resolve commissioning issues and technical defects.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are completed in accordance with relevant safety procedures and industry standards.
• Work closely with site management, engineering teams and other contractors to deliver commissioning milestones.
• Complete commissioning records, test reports and handover documentation.

Skills

HV commissioning

High-voltage systems

Tools

Siemens equipment

Job description

Spencer Ogden is recruiting an HV Commissioning Engineer for a major substation project at Creag Dhubh Substation in Scotland. The role covers HV commissioning across electrical systems, with responsibilities including testing, documentation, and safety compliance.

An initial five-month contract with an immediate start is offered. Ideal candidates will have proven HV commissioning experience in substations, strong HV knowledge, and familiarity with Siemens equipment.