Commissioning Engineer

Rubicon Consultingis currently recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer on a permanent basis based in the South West.

Role Summary

The Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the safe testing, commissioning, and energisation of electrical distribution assets on the NGED network. The role ensures that all equipment is installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with NGED standards, safety rules, and our procedures, supporting the successful handover of assets to NGED.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out commissioning and testing activities on LV and HV distribution systems in line with NGED specifications and approved commissioning procedures.

Plan and execute commissioning programmes, including pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, and energisation.

Undertake protection testing, secondary injection, and functional checks of protection and control schemes where authorised.

Verify installation works are complete and compliant prior to commissioning.

Liaise with NGED control rooms, project managers, site managers, and operational teams to coordinate outages, isolations, and energisation activities.

Prepare, review, and implement commissioning plans, test schedules, and commissioning documentation.

Ensure all commissioning activities are carried out safely under the correct permits and safety documentation.

Accurately complete test sheets, commissioning records, and handover documentation for submission to NGED.

Identify and resolve commissioning issues, defects, or non-conformances, escalating where required.

Support fault investigation and resolution during commissioning and post-energisation periods.

Provide technical support and guidance to site teams during installation and commissioning phases.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

Comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations, CDM Regulations, and NGED Safety Rules at all times.

Ensure commissioning activities are planned and executed to minimise risk to personnel, the public, and the network.

Work strictly in accordance with permits, switching schedules, and isolation procedures.

Promote a strong safety culture, reporting hazards, near misses, and incidents in line with company procedures.

Ensure quality standards and environmental controls are met during commissioning activities.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in commissioning electrical distribution assets within the electricitydistribution sector.

Strong knowledge of LV and HV systems, protection principles, and commissioning processes.

Experience working to DNO standards, preferably NGED.

Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, protection schematics, and commissioning documentation.

Previous experience commissioning NGED substations or network assets.

Experience with protection relays and control systems used on UK DNO networks.

Experience supporting live network energisation and outage restoration activities.

Essential

Relevant electrical qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or higher in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent).

Current UK driving licence.

NGED commissioning authorisations or the ability to obtain them.

Desirable:

HV/LV switching authorisations.

Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) status.

Protection testing certifications or manufacturer-specific training.

First Aid at Work.

CSCS/ECS card.

Our Company

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