Junior HV Commissioning Engineer: Training & Travel

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting a Junior Commissioning Engineer for roles in Birmingham. The role focuses on HV testing and commissioning on 66kV+ systems, assisting senior engineers and developing expertise across major HV infrastructure projects.

You will travel to project sites nationwide and gain hands-on experience under structured training. The position targets electrically trained engineers or technicians with some HV experience, offering training and development within the HV

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with 66kV+ HV systems/equipment.
• Electrical background via apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience.
• Some experience within HV installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance or substations.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced engineers with HV testing and commissioning on systems from 66kV up to 400kV+.
• Support equipment setup, testing, safety checks, RAMS and commissioning documentation.
• Gain experience with primary and secondary injection testing.
• Assist with protection relay testing and commissioning.
• Develop knowledge of HV switchgear, substations, SCADA and fibre optic systems.
• Travel nationwide to client and project sites.
• Work alongside senior engineers while developing towards greater responsibility and autonomy.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

HV system knowledge

Site testing experience

Documentation

Education

Apprenticeship / HNC-HND in Electrical

Job description

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is recruiting a Junior Commissioning Engineer for roles in Birmingham. The role focuses on HV testing and commissioning on 66kV+ systems, assisting senior engineers and developing expertise across major HV infrastructure projects.

You will travel to project sites nationwide and gain hands-on experience under structured training. The position targets electrically trained engineers or technicians with some HV experience, offering training and development within the HV