SSEN HV Substation Commissioning Engineer – 2m+ Contract

Hunter Philips Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Philips Executive Search is recruiting an SSEN Authorised Commissioning Engineer for a leading M&E T&D contractor on a 2-month contract in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The role involves leading HV/Substation commissioning across SSEN projects and generating test documentation.

Experience with 132–400 kV systems, protection relays, SCADA, and control panels is essential. Weekend work and travel to sites may be required, with ASAP start.

Qualifications

• SSEN commissioning experience (advantageous).
• Experience with HV/EHV substations and associated protection/control systems.
• Knowledge of protection relays, SCADA, and control panels.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, with compliance to UK DNO safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver commissioning of HV substations across SSEN projects.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures and test documentation.
• Perform functional testing, fault-finding and verification of protection and control systems.
• Produce detailed commissioning reports, test results and completion documentation.
• Support project handover and ensure energisation on schedule.

Skills

SSEN commissioning

HV/EHV substations

Protection relays

SCADA systems

Control panels

Safety rules knowledge

Documentation skills

Travel flexibility

Job description

Hunter Philips Executive Search is recruiting an SSEN Authorised Commissioning Engineer for a leading M&E T&D contractor on a 2-month contract in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The role involves leading HV/Substation commissioning across SSEN projects and generating test documentation.

Experience with 132–400 kV systems, protection relays, SCADA, and control panels is essential. Weekend work and travel to sites may be required, with ASAP start.