Senior 132kV HV/EHV Commissioning Engineer

JAM; Bellshill; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM is seeking an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer to support delivery of major HV/EHV projects across the UK. You will lead testing, energisation and commissioning of substations and grid connections, working with project teams and site personnel.

The role requires strong fault-finding, protection and control knowledge, ability to read SLDs and schematics, and prior DNO/ICP experience. Travel across the UK will be involved with strict safety and standards adherence.

Qualifications

• Strong commissioning experience within HV/EHV substations or grid infrastructure.
• Experience with HV switchgear, transformers, CTs/VTs and related equipment.
• Experience with protection relays from manufacturers such as Siemens, Schneider, GE or SEL.
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs, schematics and protection drawings.
• Experience working on DNO/ICP/transmission or private network projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning activities on HV/EHV systems up to 132kV.
• Test and commission primary and secondary electrical equipment.
• Commission protection and control systems, including relays and schemes.
• Complete functional testing, point-to-point checks and secondary injection testing.
• Support transformer, switchgear, CT/VT and auxiliary system commissioning.
• Review commissioning documentation, test sheets and protection settings.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during testing and energisation.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Protection Engineers, SAPs and site teams.
• Support pre-energisation checks and final handover documentation.
• Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with standards.

Skills

HV commissioning

EHV substations

Protection systems

Protection relays testing

SLDs & schematics

On-site commissioning

Job description

JAM is seeking an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer to support delivery of major HV/EHV projects across the UK. You will lead testing, energisation and commissioning of substations and grid connections, working with project teams and site personnel.

The role requires strong fault-finding, protection and control knowledge, ability to read SLDs and schematics, and prior DNO/ICP experience. Travel across the UK will be involved with strict safety and standards adherence.