Senior Protection Commissioning Engineer – 132kV Grid

Egis

Newcastle upon Tyne

On-site

GBP 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Egis, via Omnia Projects, seeks a Senior Authorised Protection Commissioning Engineer to lead commissioning and integration for protection, control and SCADA systems across distribution asset classes up to 132kV. You will ensure compliance with regulatory obligations while coordinating with project teams.

Role involves off-load commissioning, factory acceptance testing, and现场 operational switching with a focus on safety, quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

Minimum Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Electrical Engineering.
Detailed knowledge of protection on all distribution asset classes up to 132kV.
Experience in electricity distribution/transmission industry (10+ years).

Responsibilities

Carry out pre-commissioning inspections and off-load commissioning tests.
Verify schematics against connection, protection and tripping logic.
Attend Factory Acceptance Testing and project meetings as required.
Witness testing of primary substation plant (circuit breakers, switches/disconnectors, transformers).
Perform insulation resistance, primary and secondary injection tests.
Conduct circuit and relay logic tests and protection relay checks.
Check auto-reclose, intertripping and signaling equipment.
Integrate protection with control and SCADA (DNP3, IEC61850).
Test and prove relay programmable logic and setting files.
Fully commission new plant items and protection with existing systems.
Hold Senior Authorised Person authorisation for up to 132kV.