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Commissioning & Protection Engineer – Blackburn
Partnered with Electricity North West
Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Electricity North West, who own, operate, and maintain the electricity distribution network for over 5 million people across the region. It’s a vital role in keeping homes, businesses, and communities connected — and they’re now looking for an experienced Commissioning & Protection Engineer to join their Transmission team.
The Opportunity
This is a senior engineering development role, offering the chance to work at the forefront of high-voltage protection and control systems. Based at Blackburn Depot, you’ll be responsible for commissioning, maintaining, and fault finding across a wide range of equipment up to 132kV, including 6.6/11kV and 33kV systems.
You’ll lead on delivering the 33kV and 132kV protection maintenance programme, ensuring all work meets strict safety and quality standards. This is a hands-on engineering role with a real impact on the reliability of the region’s electricity network.
What’s in it for you
* Competitive salary with bonus potential of up to 7.5%
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays
* Defined contribution pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution
* Flexible benefits package
* Professional development in a senior engineering pathway
What we’re looking for
* HNC or higher in Electrical Engineering (degree preferred)
* Significant experience with protection & control systems at 33kV and 132kV
* Proven commissioning experience on major projects at 33kV and/or 132kV
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
* Chartered status and SAP authorisation (desirable)
If you’re ready to apply your expertise in a role where your work keeps the lights on for millions, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today or email Jonathan.Green@morson.com to find out more.
Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
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Full-time
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Utilities
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