⚡ Commissioning Engineer – High Voltage (HV)
Are you an HV Commissioning Engineer who thrives on complex projects, technical ownership, and getting systems over the line safely and reliably?
I’m supporting a growing energy & infrastructure organisation that’s expanding its HV delivery capability across England and they’re looking for a strong HV Commissioning Engineer to join the team.
What you’ll be doing
* Lead commissioning activities across HV infrastructure (11kV–132kV), ensuring safe energisation and successful integration into the network
* Oversee end-to-end testing, inspection and signing-off of protection schemes, switchgear, transformers and associated HV plant
* Work closely with construction, design, DNO / IDNO and EPC teams to ensure compliance and timely delivery
* Produce commissioning documentation, reports and safety records to industry standards
* Drive a strong safety culture and ensure all works meet relevant regulations (ENA, CDM, G99 / G100 etc.)
What we’re looking for
* Strong background commissioning HV systems (minimum 11kV)
* Experience working on grid connections, substations, BESS / solar / wind projects, utilities or IDNO / DNO environments
* Solid understanding of protection schemes, SCADA, primary and secondary systems
* Ability to read, interpret and validate technical drawings, HV schematics and commissioning plans
* Comfortable working on live sites with a proactive approach to safety and quality
Nice to have
* Authorisations with a DNO or IDNO (not essential)
* Experience with new connections, private networks, BESS or renewable infrastructure
* Protection testing experience (OMICRON, Megger etc.)
Why this role?
* Work on meaningful grid + renewable projects shaping the UK’s energy transition
* Join a team that values autonomy, technical ownership and professional development
* Opportunities to progress into Senior / Lead Commissioning, SAP routes or Project Engineering roles
* Competitive package + vehicle + training and development
If you’re an HV Commissioning Engineer exploring your next move, or simply curious about what’s out there, apply to find out more!
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