HVDC Commissioning Engineer – Remote to Onsite (400kV)

PE Global (UK); Peterhead; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer for an energy client based in Peterhead, Scotland. The role is a contract to June 2028 with a daily rate of £375 outside IR35, starting as remote planning then full-time onsite from Q2 2027.

Responsibilities include planning, testing HVDC switchgear, coordinating multi-site teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and grid-code requirements. UK right to work essential; TP141A/National Grid authorisation required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Commissioning Engineer within high-voltage electrical or HVDC environments.
• Must hold TP141A Certification / National Grid authorisation.
• Experience with 400kV switchgear, HVDC projects.
• Strong knowledge of commissioning and testing procedures for high-voltage systems.
• Proven ability to coordinate contractors, site teams and multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and coordinate pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities through to project completion and handover.
• Execute and oversee testing activities for 400kV HVDC switchgear.
• Perform and follow up on National Grid testing procedures.
• Develop and manage detailed commissioning plans, schedules and procedures.
• Coordinate commissioning and testing activities across site teams, contractors and third-party providers.
• Develop pre-commissioning test procedures and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, site teams and stakeholders throughout commissioning activities.
• Prepare commissioning documentation, reports and handover forms.
• Ensure commissioning activities comply with safety, quality, environmental, legislative and grid code requirements.
• Liaise with government agencies and stakeholders to obtain approvals prior to start-up.
• Develop and maintain commissioning, quality, environmental and safety plans.
• Provide technical leadership and support to other professionals and commissioning personnel.

Skills

HVDC experience

TP141A cert

High-voltage

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation

Job description

PE Global is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer for an energy client based in Peterhead, Scotland. The role is a contract to June 2028 with a daily rate of £375 outside IR35, starting as remote planning then full-time onsite from Q2 2027.

Responsibilities include planning, testing HVDC switchgear, coordinating multi-site teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and grid-code requirements. UK right to work essential; TP141A/National Grid authorisation required.