HV Commissioning Engineer (contract)
Summary: The role of High Voltage Commissioning Engineer involves supporting transmission and distribution substation projects across Scotland, with a focus on commissioning a 132kV AIS switchgear installation for a new Network Rail grid connection. The position requires extensive experience in high voltage commissioning and adherence to safety and technical standards. The contract is for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. The engineer will be responsible for various commissioning tasks and documentation related to the projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Commission 132kV substation plant and equipment in accordance with approved commissioning procedures and client specifications.
- Carry out commissioning of AIS switchgear, including functional checks, interlocking verification, control and protection interface testing, and operational proving.
- Undertake primary and secondary injection testing, CT/VT polarity and ratio checks, wiring verification, and point-to-point testing.
- Perform SCADA, RTU and control system interface testing to support successful energisation.
- Review commissioning documentation, drawings, protection schematics and test schedules, identifying and resolving technical issues where required.
- Support outage planning, switching programmes and energisation activities in conjunction with the client and network control.
- Produce commissioning records, test documentation and handover packs in line with project and client requirements.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant safety rules, site procedures and permit systems.
Key Skills:
- Demonstrable experience commissioning HV transmission and distribution substations.
- Strong background commissioning 132kV AIS switchgear, protection and control systems, and associated primary plant.
- Experience with protection schemes, control circuits, auxiliary systems and substation automation/SCADA interfaces.
- Ability to interpret single line diagrams, protection drawings, wiring schematics and commissioning documentation.
- Current Scottish Power authorisations, including: Competent Person APSA AWP-09 (Working on Live Plant).
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
High Voltage Commissioning Engineer (Contract) Location: Edinburgh and surrounding areas Contract: 12 Months (extension likely) Rate: Negotiable We are looking for an experienced High Voltage Commissioning Engineer to support a programme of transmission and distribution substation projects across Scotland. The initial project will involve the commissioning of a 132kV AIS switchgear installation for a new Network Rail grid connection, with additional substation projects to follow.
Key Responsibilities
- Commission 132kV substation plant and equipment in accordance with approved commissioning procedures and client specifications.
- Carry out commissioning of AIS switchgear, including functional checks, interlocking verification, control and protection interface testing, and operational proving.
- Undertake primary and secondary injection testing, CT/VT polarity and ratio checks, wiring verification, and point-to-point testing.
- Perform SCADA, RTU and control system interface testing to support successful energisation.
- Review commissioning documentation, drawings, protection schematics and test schedules, identifying and resolving technical issues where required.
- Support outage planning, switching programmes and energisation activities in conjunction with the client and network control.
- Produce commissioning records, test documentation and handover packs in line with project and client requirements.
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant safety rules, site procedures and permit systems.
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrable experience commissioning HV transmission and distribution substations.
- Strong background commissioning 132kV AIS switchgear, protection and control systems, and associated primary plant.
- Experience with protection schemes, control circuits, auxiliary systems and substation automation/SCADA interfaces.
- Ability to interpret single line diagrams, protection drawings, wiring schematics and commissioning documentation.
- Current Scottish Power authorisations, including: Competent Person APSA AWP-09 (Working on Live Plant)
- Full UK driving licence.
If you’re an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer with the required Scottish Power authorisations and are available for a 12-month contract, I'd like to hear from you.
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