Commissioning Engineer - HV Substations
 
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Project Location: South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Contract: Contract
IR35: Outside IR35
Rate: £950 per day
 
We are seeking an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the delivery and commissioning of a major HV substation project in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.
 
This is a senior technical opportunity for an experienced HV commissioning engineer with strong knowledge of protection, control, primary plant and electrical testing, supporting projects through commissioning, energisation and handover.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and carry out HV testing and commissioning activities across the substation
• Commission and test HV primary plant including disconnectors, earth switches, circuit breakers, transformers and associated equipment
• Test protection schemes, interlocks, trip circuits and control systems
• Carry out primary and secondary injection testing
• Carry out current transformer testing
• Test and configure a variety of protection relays using manufacturer-specific software
• Read and interpret schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams and protection drawings
• Develop a clear understanding of how protection and control schemes should operate and verify correct operation during testing
• Support SCADA/RTU and communications commissioning where required
• Fault-find and resolve technical issues during commissioning
• Review protection settings, drawings and commissioning documentation
• Work closely with Project Managers, construction teams, SAPs and client representatives through commissioning, energisation and handover
• Produce accurate commissioning and test documentation
• Work safely and efficiently with minimal supervision
• Take a lead role when required, coordinating other commissioning engineers and ensuring testing activities are planned and carried out safely and efficiently

About You

• Proven experience as an HV Commissioning Engineer within substations or power infrastructure
• Essential: SPEN Authorisations - COMP and AWP-09
• Strong practical knowledge of protection and control systems
• Experience testing and configuring a variety of protection relays using manufacturer software
• Strong understanding of HV electrical systems and protection schemes
• Experience working with 11kV, 33kV and/or 132kV substations
• Practical experience carrying out primary and secondary injection testing
• Experience with current transformer testing
• Strong knowledge of HV primary plant, including disconnectors, earth switches, circuit breakers and transformers
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams, single-line diagrams and protection drawings
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Able to work independently and manage commissioning activities without direct supervision
• Senior engineers should be capable of leading and coordinating other commissioning engineers on site
• Strong understanding of HV safety, commissioning procedures and energisation requirements
• Experience working within ScottishPower Projects, ICP, National Grid or other major electrical infrastructure environments is highly desirable

The Opportunity

• £950 per day
• Outside IR35
• Supplied accommodation
• Major HV infrastructure project
• South Lanarkshire, Scotland
• Senior-level technical responsibility
• Immediate / long-term contract opportunity