Testing and Commissioning Engineer ( Transmission and Substation)

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

Job summary

Integrated Personnel Services Limited is seeking a Testing & Commissioning Engineer / Site Engineer for EHV transmission projects in Gujarat. You will oversee end-to-end testing, pre-commissioning, energization, and site execution activities ensuring compliance with drawings, protection schemes, and standards.

The role requires hands-on experience with 400/440/765 kV AIS/GIS substations and experience across substation testing, relay testing, transmission line testing, energization, and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in Testing & Commissioning of EHV transmission lines and substations.
• Hands-on experience with AIS/GIS substations (400/440/765 kV).
• Knowledge of IEC/IS standards and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission substations (AIS/GIS 400/440/765 kV) under approved plans.
• Coordinate with OEMs, clients, consultants, protection teams and contractors during testing and commissioning.
• Review test results and ensure readings meet specified limits; prepare testing protocols and reports.
• Oversee transmission line testing and commissioning; perform pre-energization checks and line charging activities.
• Coordinate energization and synchronization procedures with client and grid authorities; ensure safety clearances.
• Read and interpret SLDs, protection schematics, wiring diagrams; maintain commissioning documentation and as-built records.

Skills

Testing & Commissioning

EHV 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 escalates 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.