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Commissioning Engineer

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Hunter Philips Executive Search
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-10
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, Field/Service Technician
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Electrical Engineering, Field/Service Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 92000 - 166000 GBP Yearly GBP 92000.00 166000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

132kV Commissioning Engineer – 132/25kV Rail Traction Substation Project – Edinburgh, Scotland, UK – £Excellent Day Rate – 12 Month Contract – ASAP Start – Monday to Friday (10 Hour Days) – Outside IR35

We're currently supporting one of our key clients in securing an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer for a major 132/25kV rail traction substation project in Edinburgh, Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the commissioning of a new traction substation, supporting the delivery of critical rail infrastructure. The successful engineer will be involved in the commissioning of the 132kV substation, including the 132/25kV traction transformer and associated primary plant and protection systems.

  • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
  • 12 Month Contract
  • ASAP Start
  • Monday to Friday (10 Hour Days)
Responsibilities:
  • Commissioning of a 132kV rail traction substation and associated equipment.
  • Commissioning and testing of the 132/25kV traction transformer, primary plant and protection & control systems.
  • Carrying out functional testing, pre-commissioning, commissioning and energisation activities.
  • Working closely with the client, engineering and commissioning teams to ensure safe and successful project delivery.
  • Completing commissioning documentation, test records and site reports.
Requirements:
  • Proven experience commissioning 132kV substations.
  • Experience commissioning power transformers, protection systems and associated primary plant.
  • SPEN authorisations are advantageous but not essential.
  • Previous rail or traction substation commissioning experience would be highly beneficial.
  • Available to start ASAP.

If you're an experienced 132kV Commissioning Engineer looking for your next long-term contract and have experience delivering HV substation commissioning projects, I'd be keen to speak with you.

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