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Substation commissioning engineer

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Permanent
Commissioning engineer
£70,000 - £75,000 a year
Posted: 8 June
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⚡ Drive the UK’s Clean Energy Future with Powersystems ⚡ Now Recruiting: Substation Commissioning Engineer – Renewable Energy Location: Remote - UK | Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 Up to 25% Bonus Profit Share Benefits Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Remote/Site Based Lead the Future of Renewable Energy Projects At Powersystems, we don’t just build high-voltage infrastructure — we power the UK's transition to clean energy. Join our employee-owned business and be a driving force in delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK. This position requires regular travel across the UK, including frequent overnight stays. What You’ll Do As a Substation Commissioning Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality testing and commissioning activity across renewable energy and power infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include: Carrying out electrical testing and commissioning work safely and in line with company SHEQ procedures and project requirements Testing and commissioning outdoor substation equipment on site, including pre-energisation and post-energisation activities for switchgear, protection relays and auxiliary systems Completing protection, control and interface testing, including SCADA, Modbus and IEC 61850-related activities using equipment such as Omicron and Test Universe Providing technical support throughout the commissioning stage, working closely with project engineers, design teams, clients, DNOs and subcontractors Promoting Powersystems’ Priority No.1 approach to health, safety and wellbeing, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and continuous improvement We’re looking for someone with: Strong practical experience in power sector testing and commissioning, including primary and secondary injection, switchgear, protection relays and cable testing Confidence working with common relay and commissioning systems, including Micom, Sepam, Siemens, ABB, Omicron, Test Universe and IEC 61850 Proven experience testing, commissioning and fault-finding protection, control interface and SCADA systems The ability to produce accurate commissioning documentation, test records and as-built drawings, with excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, DNOs, manufacturers, subcontractors and colleagues A full UK driving licence The right to work in the UK What’s in It for You? £70,000 - £75,000 salary plus profit share Up to 25% bonus Car allowance or company vehicle 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, as well as 20 days’ paid sick leave Private health insurance and cashback healthcare plan Pension and life assurance at 4x salary Ongoing training and funded professional development Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health and wellbeing support Cycle-to-work scheme, Bristol gym access and more Why Join Powersystems? Powersystems is an employee-owned engineering business delivering high-impact renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where safety, development and innovation are genuinely valued. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence project success and grow your career as part of a forward-thinking team. Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join a trusted engineering business supporting the UK’s renewable energy transition.

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