Senior HV Protection Validation Lead

Global Commissioning; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Commissioning is seeking a Protection Validation Engineer (Lead/SME) to act as the technical authority on HV/EHV protection and control systems across critical infrastructure projects in the UK and Europe. The role combines strategic validation development with hands-on design review, testing oversight, and delivery leadership on site.

You will shape validation strategies, mentor engineers, oversee FAT/SAT and commissioning activities, and ensure protection schemes meet client specs,

Qualifications

• Extensive background in HV/EHV protection and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection validation strategy, standards, and best practices.

Skills

HV/EHV protection

Protection validation

Design review

Technical assurance

Relay testing

ETAP/DIgSILENT

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Electrical qualifications (HNC/HND/BEng)

Chartered Engineer (advantageous)

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

Job description

Global Commissioning is seeking a Protection Validation Engineer (Lead/SME) to act as the technical authority on HV/EHV protection and control systems across critical infrastructure projects in the UK and Europe. The role combines strategic validation development with hands-on design review, testing oversight, and delivery leadership on site.

You will shape validation strategies, mentor engineers, oversee FAT/SAT and commissioning activities, and ensure protection schemes meet client specs,