HV Commissioning Engineer

HV Commissioning Engineer (Multiple Roles Junior / Senior)

Salary: £60,000-£100,000 + Company Van + Travel Expenses + Benefits

Could go higher on salary for a superstar who has done all voltages and commissioned all kit on HV Substations

Location: UK-wide | Permanent | Nationwide Travel

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing electrical engineering business specialising in high-voltage (HV) commissioning, power infrastructure and turnkey electrical solutions. Established in 2018, the business has expanded its operations to include dedicated manufacturing facilities and continues to secure major projects and long-term framework agreements across the UK power networks sector.

Working as a Independent Connection Provider (ICP) with Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and private network clients, the company delivers a range of projects involving HV substations, transformers, protection and control systems, and electrical panel manufacturing.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, the business is looking to recruit multiple HV Commissioning Engineers to join its permanent team.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers looking to work on varied, technically challenging projects across the UK, with a competitive salary package and the opportunity to develop their experience across distribution and transmission networks.

The Role

As an HV Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out commissioning and testing activities across a range of electrical infrastructure projects, working on both private networks and DNO-related schemes.

Responsibilities will include:

Commissioning and testing HV electrical equipment across substations and power network projects.
Working on transformers, HV switchgear and protection and control systems.
Testing and commissioning protection and control panels, including functional and operational testing.
Supporting projects across 33kV, 66kV, 132kV, 275KV and 400KV networks, depending on your experience.
Working on ICP, DNO and private network projects for major utility clients.
Identifying faults, carrying out diagnostics and resolving technical issues on site.
Completing commissioning documentation, test reports and relevant technical records.
Working collaboratively with project managers, engineers, clients and site teams to ensure projects are delivered safely and to the required standards.
Travelling nationwide to customer sites and project locations.About You

We are interested in speaking with engineers at different stages of their commissioning careers, from developing HV engineers through to highly experienced senior commissioning professionals.

Ideally, you will have:

Experience in HV commissioning, electrical testing or power systems engineering.
A background in transmission and distribution (T&D), substations, ICPs, DNOs, private networks or HV equipment manufacturing.
Experience working with some combination of transformers, switchgear, protection relays and protection and control panels.
Knowledge of relevant electrical safety procedures and commissioning standards.
The ability to work independently on site, troubleshoot technical issues and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
A flexible approach to nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays.
A full UK driving licence.Experience at 33kV and above would be particularly valuable, with 66kV and 132kV experience highly desirable for more senior positions.

Experience of working directly on DNO networks or holding relevant network-specific authorisations would be advantageous, but candidates with strong private network or ICP commissioning experience will also be considered.

What's on Offer?

Competitive basic salary of £60,000-£100,000, depending on experience and technical capability.
Company van.
Hotel accommodation provided for overnight stays.
Meal allowances and travel support.
Monday-Friday working pattern, typically 8am-5pm.
Overtime opportunities, with Saturday work paid at time and a half and Sunday work at double time, where applicable.
Long-term, permanent employment with a growing and expanding business.
Exposure to a diverse range of HV commissioning, manufacturing, DNO and private network projects.
Opportunities to develop technical expertise across different voltage levels and project environments.
The opportunity to join an established team with a strong pipeline of secured work.Interested?

If you are an HV Commissioning Engineer looking for a new challenge, whether you specialise in protection and control, substations, transformers or wider power network commissioning, we would welcome a conversation.

We are keen to speak with both experienced senior engineers and technically strong commissioning engineers looking to take the next step in their careers

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