Senior Commissioning Engineer

High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer

Location: Project based in Aberdeen

Salary: Competitive – Based on Experience

Contract Type: Full‑Time / Permanent

We are recruiting on behalf of a well‑established provider of high‑voltage infrastructure and engineering services operating throughout the UK. The organisation is a trusted partner in delivering high‑voltage electrical solutions for utility networks, renewable energy developers, and industrial customers. They specialise in full project lifecycle support, offering expertise from design and installation through to testing, energisation, and final project handover. Safety, technical excellence, and innovation are at the core of their operations.

The Role

As an HV Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe and effective testing and commissioning of high‑voltage electrical systems (up to 132 kV and above), ensuring full compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and client requirements. This is a site‑based position requiring nationwide travel, supporting projects from initial energisation through to system validation and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out primary and secondary injection testing, protection relay testing, and SCADA system integration
• Prepare and execute commissioning plans, RAMS, ITPs, switching schedules, and test procedures
• Work alongside Senior Authorised Persons (SAPs), project teams, and clients to coordinate energisation and site activities
• Fault‑finding and troubleshooting to ensure all systems are safe, functional, and operational
• Maintain high‑quality project documentation and produce detailed commissioning and test reports
• Provide support and technical guidance to junior engineers
• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and safety performance

Requirements

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent qualification)
• Demonstrable experience in HV commissioning within utilities, renewable energy, or substation environments
• Familiarity with engineering test equipment and protection systems such as Omicron, Megger, Micom, Siemens, ABB, Schneider or similar platforms
• Existing authorisations under relevant safety rules (e.g., utilities or transmission network safety certification)
• Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work and RAMS
• Full UK Driving Licence

To Contact Direct:

Jasmine Williams

Commercial Director

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