HV Commissioning Engineer

HV Commissioning Engineer (National Grid)
12-month Contract
Mostly home-based
Outside IR35


You'll play a key role in commissioning protection and control systems on HV substations (Apply online only)kV).

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering site acceptance testing and commissioning in line with SR141 procedures

• Functional and performance testing of protection systems, control panels and secondary equipment

• Witnessing FAT and ensuring all activities follow approved standards and methods

• Managing commissioning documentation, drawings, reports and handover records

• Creating and reviewing test plans, method statements and commissioning switching programmes

• Deploying and verifying configuration files for SCADA BCUs, RTUs, protection relays and network devices

• Managing site equipment, spares, LOTO procedures and safety documentation

• Troubleshooting technical issues during commissioning and energisation

• Coordinating with project managers, site teams and stakeholders

• Promoting strong HSE culture on site

Skills needed:

• Electrical engineering qualification or strong relevant experience

• Current or previous National Grid SR141/BP141/TP141 authorisation (essential)

• Extensive HV substation commissioning experience (Apply online only)kV)

• Strong understanding of electrical systems, protection relays, control schemes and industry standards

• Experience with SCADA systems and deploying device configurations

• Confident documentation and reporting skills

• Strong teamwork, communication and leadership abilities

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel