Commissioning Engineer

Company: Hunter Philips Executive Search
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

Location: Central Belt, Scotland (hybrid role)

Start Date: ASAP (happy to wait until January for the right candidate)

Contract Duration: 12 months rolling contract

We’re currently looking for experienced 400kV SPEN authorised Commissioning Engineers to support our client, a major Power T&D EPC Contractor across central belt Scotland.

The position would suit an established HV Commissioning Engineer with strong experience working on SP Energy Networks (SPEN) infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

  • Commission High Voltage substation equipment up to 400kV.
  • Carry out protection, control and electrical commissioning activities.
  • Perform secondary injection and functional testing.
  • Test protection relays, control systems and associated equipment.
  • Complete trip testing, interlocking and scheme testing.
  • Support energisation and final handover activities.
  • Diagnose and resolve commissioning issues on site.
  • Complete commissioning documentation and test records.
  • Work closely with protection engineers, commissioning teams and site management.
  • Ensure all activities comply with relevant network safety rules and commissioning procedures.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years’ experience with High Voltage (132kV, 275kV and/or 400kV) substation commissioning.
  • Valid SP Energy Networks (SPEN) AWP-09 authorisation.
  • Strong protection and control commissioning knowledge.
  • Experience with protection relay testing and secondary injection.
  • Knowledge of High Voltage transmission equipment and substation systems.
  • Experience supporting energisation of transmission assets.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026