Commissioning Engineer

Overview

Commission high‑voltage substation equipment, troubleshoot, document and ensure safety.

Key Responsibilities

• safety
• troubleshooting
• commissioning
• documentation
• compliance
• collaboration

Tasks

-Safety Focus: Adhere to and promote strict health & safety, and environmental protocols during all operations, including CDM and clients Safety Rules. -Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues related to HV systems, ensuring timely rectification within budget. -Commissioning & Testing: Lead the commissioning of high voltage electrical equipment and systems (up to 400kV and beyond), including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, cables, and substation auxiliary equipment. -Documentation: Prepare and maintain commissioning reports, test results, technical documentation, risk assessments/method statements, -Standards Compliance: Ensure that all systems meet relevant design, technical and safety standards. -Collaboration: Work closely with both client and internal design/commissioning engineers, project managers and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

• travel
• tp141
• communication
• injection testing
• problem solving
• omicron cmc

What You Bring

-Travel: Willingness to travel to various project sites around the UK as required. -Certifications: National Grid TP141 would be highly desirable along with SSE and National Grid operational authorisations. -Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. -Primary/secondary injection testing -Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in high-pressure environments. -Multiple relay application and test software -LVAC board/Deisel Generator schemes -Omicron CMC software

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Benefits

-Opportunities to make a difference through volunteering and sustainability initiatives -Competitive salary + bonus opportunities -25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays -Up to 7% employer pension contribution -Life assurance, EAP, and family-friendly policies -Professional fees paid + clear chartership pathways -Smart working with up to 40% remote flexibility -Training & development with access to industry-leading tools and qualifications

About Balfour Beatty Plc

-It finances, designs, constructs and maintains roads, rail, energy plants, water systems, buildings and communities. -Active across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Canada, it's known for ventures like HS2, Crossrail and major highway upgrades. -Known for innovation, it uses digital tools, off-site manufacturing and automated plant to enhance safety and efficiency. -An unusual highlight: it pioneered the Automated Cone Laying Machine, boosting roadworker safety on live highways.

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