HVDC Senior Commissioning Engineer

Hunter Philips Executive Search; Bristol; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Senior HVDC Commissioning Engineer to lead C&P software commissioning across large-scale HVDC projects. This role requires extensive experience in HVDC commissioning, along with strong leadership and coordination skills. The chosen candidate will be responsible for overseeing factory acceptance tests and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring successful project implementation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HVDC C&P software commissioning.
• Strong understanding of SCADA, RTU, protection relays, and HMI systems.
• Proven track record on major HVDC projects (onshore/offshore).
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead C&P software commissioning for large-scale HVDC projects.
• Coordinate with design, testing, and field teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers within the C&P software team.
• Interface with clients, OEM teams, and project stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are met.

Skills

HVDC C&P software commissioning

SCADA

RTU

Protection relays

HMI systems

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior HVDC Commissioning Engineer to lead the Control & Protection (C&P) software scope across major HVDC projects. The role covers design validation, factory testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities, ensuring successful integration and operation of HVDC systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead C&P software commissioning for large-scale HVDC projects.
• Coordinate with design, testing, and field teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Oversee FAT, SAT, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers within the C&P software team.
• Interface with clients, OEM teams, and project stakeholders to ensure technical requirements are met.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in HVDC C&P software commissioning.
• Strong understanding of SCADA, RTU, protection relays, and HMI systems.
• Proven track record on major HVDC projects (onshore / offshore).
• Excellent leadership, coordination, and problem-solving skills.