Hv commissioning engineer

Job Description

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 (132-400kV).
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:

1. Electrical engineering qualification or strong relevant experience

2. Current or previous National Grid SR141/BP141/TP141 authorisation (essential)