Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Overview

Install, commission, maintain HV/LV switchgear & transformers, travel UK/overseas.

Key Responsibilities

• switchboard testing
• relay injection
• switchgear installation
• diagnostics testing
• site supervision
• report production

Tasks

Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415v - 33kv switchboards & networks Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid-state relays) - to include current & voltage protection. What You’ll Do:• Install, commission, and maintain switchgear, transformers, and related equipment (400V-33kV).• Perform testing and diagnostics, including Partial Discharge, thermal imaging, and oil sampling.• Lead on-site activities, supervising teams and coordinating with project managers.• Work flexibly, including travel across the UK and internationally, as part of a 24/7 on-call rota.• Produce reports and documentation to ensure high standards of work completion. Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification. - prove each panel to the associated schematic diagram & fault find. Must be able to read schematic diagrams. Power up your career with a hands-on engineering role in critical infrastructure.

Requirements

• hv/lv
• switchgear
• troubleshooting
• protection
• high voltage
• commissioning

What You Bring

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. We’re looking for a Commissioning Service Engineer to join our team in Scotland, working on HV/LV switchgear, transformers, and electrical distribution systems across the UK and overseas. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a field-based, problem-solving environment, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to develop expertise in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault diagnosis. What We’re Looking For:• Experience working with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, or transformers.• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose faults in electrical equipment.• Knowledge of HV/LV systems and electrical safety regulations.• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including some overseas assignments.• Strong communication skills and the ability to supervise teams on-site. G59 G99 protection - Under/Over Voltage, Under/Over Frequency, ROCOF/dF/dT. CT Primary Injection - standard protection (OC/EF/Metering) configuration & high impedance scheme such as Bus Zone protection. Knowledge of B.E.B.S. S12 (1964) wire identification standard as used in all UK HV switchgear. Knowledge of basic transformer protection devices & associated test methods. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Must be familiar with basic secondary Injection sets such as Sverker 760/780, T&R 100/200ADM, T&R DVS3. High Voltage Testing (415v - 33kv systems) If you’re an electrical engineer looking for hands-on experience in power systems, we’d love to hear from you. CT Magnetisation Curves - being able to complete using variac/volt & ammeter as well as CT analyser. Also, polarity check without CT analyser. Operational knowledge of basic auto-changeover schemes.

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Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more. Why Join Us?• Work with industry-leading technology in critical power infrastructure.• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and progress your career.• A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow within a global company.• Varied and exciting work—no two days are the same. €36 billion global revenue+13% organic growth150 000+ employees in 100+ countries#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations VT Primary Injection We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

About Schneider Electric

-Evolved from a steel and armaments business into a leading digital energy solutions provider. -Pioneered programmable logic controllers and circuit breakers, growing through iconic acquisitions like Square D and APC. -Typical projects include intelligent buildings, smart factories, resilient infrastructure, and future-proof data centres without specific numerical data. -Its EcoStruxure platform delivers AI-enabled digital twins and lifecycle management. -Expertise spans electrification, automation, digitization, smart industries, buildings, and data centre cooling. -Unusual ventures include offshore cruise-ship charging systems and innovative tax-credit swaps to fund solar projects.

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