About the Company
We are looking for an experienced Lead Commissioning Engineer to support major power transmission and grid infrastructure works across Scotland.
About the Role
The successful candidate will take a lead role in coordinating and delivering commissioning activities across high-voltage substation, transmission, cabling and associated electrical infrastructure works. This role will suit someone with strong hands-on commissioning experience who is confident leading site teams, managing technical interfaces and supporting projects through to energisation and handover.
Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day commissioning activities on site from pre-commissioning through to energisation and handover.
* Coordinate commissioning engineers, technicians, subcontractors and specialist vendors.
* Carry out and oversee testing and commissioning of HV/LV electrical systems and associated infrastructure.
* Review and complete commissioning test sheets, inspection records, test packs and handover documentation.
* Support commissioning planning, method statements, risk assessments, test procedures and readiness reviews.
* Oversee testing and verification of switchgear, transformers, protection systems, control panels, SCADA, telecoms and auxiliary systems.
* Ensure all commissioning works are completed safely, correctly and in line with project specifications, quality standards and programme requirements.
* Identify, record and drive close-out of defects, punch-list items and non-conformances.
* Liaise with construction, electrical, QA/QC, HSE and project management teams to ensure systems are ready for commissioning.
* Support permits, isolations, switching interfaces and energisation preparation where required.
* Provide technical guidance and support to commissioning engineers and wider site teams.
* Maintain accurate records of completed testing, results, outstanding actions and handover status.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as a Lead Commissioning Engineer or Senior Commissioning Engineer on power, grid, substation, transmission, utilities or energy infrastructure projects.
* Strong hands-on experience with HV/LV electrical systems and commissioning processes.
* Experience testing and commissioning equipment such as switchgear, transformers, protection relays, control panels, SCADA, telecoms or auxiliary systems.
* Ability to lead site commissioning teams and coordinate subcontractors or vendors.
* Good understanding of commissioning documentation, test procedures, RAMS, permits and quality records.
* Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
* Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and technical reporting skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with site, engineering and project management teams.
* Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
Preferred Skills
* Previous experience on 132kV, 275kV or 400kV substation projects.
* Experience with GIS/AIS switchgear, protection and control systems, transformers, HV cabling or grid connection works.
* Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person experience would be beneficial.
* Previous work on transmission, distribution, renewable connection or major infrastructure projects.
* Relevant electrical engineering qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent site experience.
Pay range and compensation package
Contract Type: Contract / Freelance
Start Date: TBC
Duration: Long-term project scope
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity.
To Apply
Please send your CV and availability to discuss the role in more detail.