132KV Commissioning Engineer
JAM Recruitment Ltd • Bellshill, SCT, GB
2 days ago
Job type
- Permanent
Job description
132kV Commissioning Engineer
Sector: HV / EHV Power Infrastructure
Voltage: Up to 132kV
Location: UK-wide / Project Based
Employment: Contract or Permanent opportunities considered
The Role
We are working with a growing UK power infrastructure contractor looking for an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery of major HV and EHV projects across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out commissioning activities on HV/EHV systems up to 132kV.
- Test and commission primary and secondary electrical equipment.
- Commission protection and control systems, including associated relays and schemes.
- Complete functional testing, point-to-point checks and secondary injection testing.
- Support transformer, switchgear, CT/VT and auxiliary system commissioning.
- Review commissioning documentation, test sheets and protection settings.
- Identify and resolve technical issues during testing and energisation.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Protection Engineers, SAPs and site teams.
- Support pre-energisation checks and final handover documentation.
- Ensure all works are completed safely and in line with client, DNO and industry standards.
Experience Required
- Strong commissioning experience within HV / EHV substations or grid infrastructure.
- Previous experience working at 132kV.
- Good understanding of protection and control systems.
- Experience with HV switchgear, transformers, CTs, VTs and associated equipment.
- Competent with secondary injection and protection relay testing.
- Ability to read and interpret SLDs, schematics and protection drawings.
- Experience working on DNO, ICP, transmission or private network projects.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working independently on live project sites.
Desirable
- Previous DNO / IDNO commissioning experience.
- Experience with protection relays from manufacturers such as Siemens, Schneider, GE or SEL.
- Relevant HV authorisations or switching experience.
- Experience across BESS, Solar, Data Centres or major grid connection projects.
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Commissioning Engineer looking to work on a growing pipeline of major HV and EHV projects across the UK
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