Commissioning Engineer - HV Substations

Choose one of the most important jobs in UK engineering.

Our engineers are at the heart of what we do, at National Grid we work towards the highest standards. This is more than just a job, it’s a long-term career path with continued support, hands on learning, and a team of experienced engineers who’ll have your back every step of the way!

Pay and Benefits

• A starting salary £54,090 to £68,000 pa + Company Car.
• Standby Allowance + Paid Overtime + Training and Development.
• 37 hours Mon – Fri typically 8am – 4 pm.
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory days, Contribution Pension scheme max total 18%
• For more info on company Benefits click the link - Benefits | National Grid Careers

Role overview

If you are already SAP authorised great, if not this role initially is all about the Senior Authorised Person (SAP)training to start with. You’ll join one of our teams, where you will spend the first 18 – 24 months on a SAP training programme gaining experience on-site and, in the classroom, (with short stays away from home) building your skill base and safety authorisations needed to take the next big step.

As a Commissioning Engineer you will continuously strive to improve the transmission network by applying your experience and knowledge of the existing technologies which underpin it, such as, GIS switchgear and future SF6 replacement technology solutions in all their variations, HV equipment such as complex cable systems, transformers and compensation equipment, HVDC systems along with protection and control, but not just existing technologies, it’s also a great opportunity to be part of the transition and implementation of new technologies to transform the grid, such as, hydrogen, solar, wind, AI and digitalisation, in order to play an integral role in the energy transition.

Day to day activities include maintenance, investigation and fault repair to existing substation assets, commissioning new assets on to the system, leading on fault response when things go wrong, developing new projects, partnering with designers and suppliers on solutions for modernising our assets. The types of projects you will be involved with are - new build substations, cable extensions and replacements, routine single asset replacement, substation extensions and new customer connections. Involved with developing future commissioning engineers.

Requirements:

• Min Level 4/HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• You have significant experience in commissioning HV equipment, Protection & Control Equipment and technically proficient in power systems theory, ideally you will have held a senior authorisation.
• You’ll be organised with excellent attention to detail and communication skills, can demonstrate experience of site supervisory or management and delivery of projects.
• Have an excellent understanding of Safety and Environmental legislation, practices and policies,
• Hold a current Full UK driving licence.
• Can commit to a standby rota for emergency call outs, due to this you will need to be within roughly 1 hour commute of Murton SR7 9TP

Desirable –

• BP141 authorisation
• NEBOSH. 

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