Senior HV Substation Commissioning Engineer (132–400 kV)

Fortil; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalized support for career development

Work environment encouraging autonomy and innovation

Opportunities in international energy projects

Profit-sharing potential

Strong commitment to work-life balance

Job summary

Fortil Switzerland SA is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer specializing in high-voltage substation commissioning (132–400 kV) to support energisation and testing activities on major energy projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of HV safety standards. Join us for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values innovation and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in HV substation commissioning (132–400 kV).
• Strong hands-on background in primary and/or secondary plant testing.
• Experience with protection relay testing and HV systems.

Responsibilities

• Commission HV substation equipment including transformers and protection systems.
• Carry out FAT/SAT and functional testing.
• Support energisation and end-to-end commissioning activities.
• Supervise subcontractors to ensure compliance with standards.
• Diagnose and resolve commissioning issues on site.

Skills

HV substation commissioning

Functional testing

Protection relay testing

Electrical drawings interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Fortil Switzerland SA is seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer specializing in high-voltage substation commissioning (132–400 kV) to support energisation and testing activities on major energy projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of hands-on experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of HV safety standards. Join us for a fulfilling career in a supportive environment that values innovation and work-life balance.