Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer

Turner Lovell; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading EPC contractor, Turner Lovell, is seeking experienced HV Commissioning Engineers for a substation project in Luton. This role involves commissioning electrical infrastructure up to 400kV and requires a degree in Electrical Engineering with hands-on project experience in the UK or Europe. Join a team delivering innovative energy solutions and contribute to significant infrastructure advancements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in commissioning on UK or European substation projects.
• Essential certifications: NG Person, CCNSG / Safety Passport.
• Strong engineering knowledge of schematics and protection settings.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning of components and control & protection systems.
• Analyse and troubleshoot system behaviour and interactions.
• Red-mark hardware drawings and contribute to technical documentation.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Testing

System Analysis

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

GIS equipment

CT analyser

Job description

HV Commissioning Engineer

• Location: Luton / Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
• Rate: £70 - £80 per hour (Outside IR35)
• Start Date: ASAP (July 2024)
• Contract Length: 6 months

Turner Lovell are currently seeking experienced HV Commissioning Engineers for an upcoming substation project based in Luton. We are looking for professionals with hands-on experience in commissioning electrical infrastructure across voltage levels up to 400kV, including protection and control systems. This role offers a chance to work with a leading EPC contractor on high-profile energy infrastructure projects.

Scope of Work:

• Assist and witness testing of 132kV GIS equipment
• Commission synchronising, interlocking, protection, and SCS systems
• Test and validate 400/132kV transformers, CTs/VTs, 132kV metering, and AIS earth switches
• Conduct CT analyser checks and perform primary injection testing
• Hold NG Persons Authorisation and represent the supplier as CE or Assistant CE at National Grid commissioning panel meetings

Additional systems include:
MV & LV auxiliary supplies, battery systems, DC chargers, UPS, feeders, isolators, fault throwers, CTs, VTs, and a range of relays (differential, distance, overcurrent, earth fault), inter-tripping schemes, and delayed auto-reclose functionalities.

Responsibilities:

• Execute commissioning of components and control & protection systems on HV energy projects
• Analyse and troubleshoot system behaviour and element interactions
• Support and perform electrical testing (admittance, routine, and type tests)
• Red-mark hardware drawings and contribute to technical documentation
• Ensure handover is completed with full client briefings where required

Requirements:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (Chartered status desirable)
• Minimum 3 years' experience in commissioning on UK or European substation projects
• Essential certifications: NG Person, CCNSG / Safety Passport
• Strong engineering knowledge and understanding of schematics, protection settings, and drawings

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major EPC contractor delivering cutting-edge renewable and grid infrastructure projects across the UK.
To apply or learn more, please contact: Maddie Jacob - 0207 448 1100/ [e-mail]