Testing and Commissioning Engineer

Integrated Personnel Services; Gujarat; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Personnel Services is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer / Site Engineer (T&D Transmission & Distribution) to oversee end-to-end testing, energization, and site execution for AIS/GIS substations and 400/440/765 kV lines. You will ensure adherence to drawings, specifications, ITPs, methods, and project timelines.

The role requires coordination with OEMs, clients and protection teams, with emphasis on safety and compliance during energization and commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Testing & Commissioning of EHV Transmission Lines and Substations.
• Hands-on experience with 400 kV / 440 kV / 765 kV AIS/GIS substations.

Responsibilities

• Testing & Commissioning of AIS/GIS substations and transmission lines.
• Prepare testing protocols and commissioning documentation.
• Coordinate with OEMs, clients and protection teams during testing activities.
• Ensure safety, quality and adherence to standards during energization and commissioning.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning

EHV transmission

AIS/GIS substations

Job description

1. Job Overview & Role Summary

Role: Testing & Commissioning Engineer / Site Engineer (T&D Transmission & Distribution)
Project Scope: EHV 440 kV, 400 kV, and 765 kV Transmission Lines and Substations (AIS/GIS)
Core Objective: Ensure end-to-end testing, commissioning, pre-commissioning, energization, and site execution activities are completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, protection schemes, testing procedures, and project timelines.

2. Key Responsibilities & Duties

Testing & Commissioning Substation

• Supervise and execute testing and commissioning activities for 400 kV / 440 kV / 765 kV AIS and GIS substations.
• Ensure equipment testing is carried out as per approved ITP, method statements, OEM recommendations and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with OEMs, clients, consultants, protection teams and other contractors during testing and commissioning activities.

Protection, Control & Relay Testing

• Review test results and ensure all readings are within specified limits.
• Prepare and maintain testing protocols, check sheets, test reports and commissioning documentation.

Transmission Line Testing & Commissioning

• Supervise testing and commissioning activities associated with EHV transmission lines.
• Coordinate line inspection, continuity checks, phase identification and associated pre-energization activities.
• Verify transmission line readiness prior to energization in coordination with protection, electrical and line construction teams.
• Support line charging, energization and synchronization activities as per approved procedures.
• Coordinate with grid/substation teams during line energization and initial charging.

Energization & Commissioning

• Plan and coordinate pre-energization checks and commissioning activities.
• Ensure all punch points, testing activities, protection checks and documentation are completed before energization.
• Coordinate with the client, utility/grid authorities, OEMs and project teams during energization and synchronization.
• Support preparation and execution of energization procedures, switching programs and commissioning schedules.
• Monitor commissioning progress and resolve site-level technical issues during energization.
• Ensure all safety clearances, permits and approved procedures are followed before equipment energization.

Drawing & Technical Documentation

• Read and interpret SLDs, protection schematics, control wiring diagrams, cable schedules, equipment drawings and approved commissioning procedures.
• Verify actual site wiring and equipment configuration against approved drawings.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with engineering teams for technical resolution.
• Maintain accurate testing records, commissioning dossiers, punch-point status and as-built documentation.

Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with approved HSE procedures, PTW systems, LOTO requirements and electrical safety practices.
• Ensure proper isolation, discharge and earthing before commencing testing activities.
• Follow applicable project specifications, quality requirements, IEC/IS standards and client procedures.
• Stop unsafe testing/energization activities and immediately escalat critical safety or technical issues.

3. Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Testing & Commissioning of EHV Transmission Lines and Substations.
• Hands-on experience in 400 kV / 440 kV / 765 kV AIS/GIS substations preferred.