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 (132-400kV).

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 (132-400kV)
• 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