HV Commissioning Engineer

Location: Staffordshire
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 (Apply online only) kV).

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 (Apply online only) kV)

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