Commissioning Engineer in Nationwide

Roc Search are currently working with a leading power and energy business who are looking to appoint an experienced Commissioning Engineer to support the safe and successful delivery of high-voltage electrical commissioning projects across the UK.

This is a key role within the commissioning team, focused on HV protection systems, substations, testing and energisation. You will work closely with project engineers, design teams, clients, DNOs, manufacturers and contractors to ensure projects are commissioned safely and to the required technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and undertake electrical testing and commissioning activities safely and in accordance with project requirements.
nCarry out pre-energisation and post-energisation commissioning of HV substation equipment.
nTest and commission transformers, tap-changers, switchgear, protection relays and auxiliary systems.
nUndertake primary and secondary injection testing, functional scheme checks, interlock testing and fault-finding.
nTest protection, control, SCADA and interface systems.
nComplete customer and DNO interface testing where required.
nUndertake Modbus and IEC 61850 testing.
nUse Omicron test equipment and Test Universe software for protection and commissioning activities.
nSupport relay configuration, settings implementation and relay file management.
nProduce accurate commissioning reports, test documentation, test sheets and as-built information.
nMaintain commissioning records, signal lists, cable schedules and associated project documentation.
nLiaise with manufacturers and attend FATs, SATs and site meetings where required.
nMaintain effective interfaces between clients, DNOs, manufacturers, contractors and internal project teams.
nIdentify opportunities to improve commissioning processes and operational efficiency.

About You

We are looking for an experienced commissioning professional with a strong background in HV electrical systems, protection and control.

You will ideally have:

Proven experience in HV commissioning and electrical testing.
nStrong knowledge of HV substations and protection systems.
nExperience with protection relays and control systems.
nHands-on experience with primary and secondary injection testing.
nExperience using Omicron test equipment / Test Universe.
nKnowledge of IEC 61850, Modbus and SCADA systems.
nExperience with pre- and post-energisation activities.
nStrong fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
nExperience working with DNOs, clients, OEMs and electrical contractors.
nA strong understanding of electrical safety and commissioning procedures.
nExcellent documentation and reporting skills