Commissioning Engineer | Power and Renewables

Kirby Group Engineering; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,443,000 - 1,998,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship support

Training & development

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering seeks an HV Commissioning Engineer to support major transmission, substation and renewable projects in Scotland. You will coordinate testing, commissioning and energisation of HV equipment up to 400kV, ensuring compliance with design specs, safety standards and performance criteria.

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will work with project teams, clients and vendors to drive turnover activities, FATs/SATs, and project handover, while contributing to site-based

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and industry standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and commissioning documentation.
• Willingness to travel to project locations across Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings and commissioning requirements to develop effective testing and commissioning plans.
• Support the development and execution of commissioning schedules and turnover activities.
• Ensure commissioning and turnover procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in FATs, SATs and vendor testing activities.
• Review commissioning procedures, RAMS and testing documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with equipment manufacturers, subcontractors and client teams.
• Carry out equipment inspections, client walkdowns and system verification activities.
• Witness pre-energisation and start-up testing of HV equipment and systems.
• Coordinate commissioning and switching activities with authorised operational personnel.
• Witness and verify commissioning activities on transformers, switchgear, protection systems, CTs, VTs, cables and HV infrastructure.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Electrical safety

Drawing interpretation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

HV Commissioning Engineer (Up to 400kV) - Power & Renewables

Scotland | Permanent Opportunity | Relocation Support Available

Due to continued growth across our Power & Renewables business, we are seeking HV Commissioning Engineers to support the delivery of major transmission, substation and renewable energy infrastructure projects across Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on critical electrical infrastructure projects up to 400kV, playing a key role in the testing, commissioning and energisation of high-voltage systems that support the UK's transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy network.

Relocation packages and visa support are available for suitably qualified candidates

About the Role

Reporting to the Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and witnessing commissioning activities on major High Voltage projects, ensuring equipment and system are installed, tested and commissioned in line with design specifications, safety requirements and operational performance criteria.

Working closely with project teams, clients and equipment manufacturers, you will contribute to the successful energisation and handover of some of the UK's most significant power transmission and renewable energy developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Review project specifications, drawings and commissioning requirements to develop effective testing and commissioning plans.
• Support the development and execution of commissioning schedules and turnover activities.
• Ensure commissioning and turnover procedures are followed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs) and vendor testing activities.
• Review commissioning procedures, RAMS and testing documentation.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers, subcontractors and client teams to ensure commissioning activities are effectively coordinated.
• Carry out equipment inspections, client walkdowns and system verification activities.
• Witness pre-energisation and start-up testing of HV equipment and systems.
• Coordinate commissioning and switching activities with authorised operational personnel.
• Witness and verify commissioning activities on transformers, switchgear, protection systems, CTs, VTs, cables and associated HV infrastructure.
• Ensure all testing is completed in accordance with approved procedures, design requirements and performance criteria.
• Identify, track and support resolution of commissioning issues.
• Produce commissioning reports and project updates.
• Review and validate commissioning records and turnover documentation prior to system handover.
• Support client training and project handover activities.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting throughout commissioning and energisation phases.
• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working on HV electrical infrastructure, substation, transmission or renewable energy projects.
• Understanding of electrical systems up to 400kV.
• Experience with the testing and commissioning of HV equipment, including transformers, switchgear and protection systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics and commissioning documentation.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and industry standards.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to project locations across Scotland.
• Experience working on renewable energy, grid connection or transmission projects.
• Knowledge of protection relay testing and SCADA systems.
• HV switching or authorisation experience.
• Experience working with utility providers or transmission network operators.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship support.
• Opportunities to work on major HV transmission and renewable energy projects across Scotland.
• Clear career progression within a rapidly expanding Power & Renewables business.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects supporting the UK's energy transition.