HV Substation Commissioning Engineer

POWERSYSTEMS UK LTD
Bristol

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£70,000 - £75,000 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Sick pay

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Communication skills

Full job description

Drive the UKs Clean Energy Future with Powersystems

Now Recruiting: HV Substation Commissioning Engineer Renewable Energy

Location: Remote - UK | Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Up to 25% Bonus + Profit Share + Benefits

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Remote/Site Based

Lead the Future of Renewable Energy Projects

At Powersystems, we dont just build high-voltage infrastructure we power the UK's transition to clean energy. Join our employee-owned business and be a driving force in delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK.

This position requires regular travel across the UK, including frequent overnight stays.

What Youll Do

As a Substation Commissioning Engineer, youll be responsible for delivering high-quality testing and commissioning activity across renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

Carrying out electrical testing and commissioning work safely and in line with company SHEQ procedures and project requirements
Testing and commissioning outdoor substation equipment on site, including pre-energisation and post-energisation activities for switchgear, protection relays and auxiliary systems
Completing protection, control and interface testing, including SCADA, Modbus and IEC 61850-related activities using equipment such as Omicron and Test Universe
Providing technical support throughout the commissioning stage, working closely with project engineers, design teams, clients, DNOs and subcontractors
Promoting Powersystems Priority No.1 approach to health, safety and wellbeing, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and continuous improvement

Were looking for someone with:

Strong practical experience in power sector testing and commissioning, including primary and secondary injection, switchgear, protection relays and cable testing
Confidence working with common relay and commissioning systems, including Micom, Sepam, Siemens, ABB, Omicron, Test Universe and IEC 61850
Proven experience testing, commissioning and fault-finding protection, control interface and SCADA systems
The ability to produce accurate commissioning documentation, test records and as-built drawings, with excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, DNOs, manufacturers, subcontractors and colleagues
A full UK driving licence
The right to work in the UK

Whats in It for You?

£70,000 - £75,000 salary plus profit share
Up to 25% bonus
Car allowance or company vehicle
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as 20 days paid sick leave
Private health insurance and cashback healthcare plan
Pension and life assurance at 4x salary
Ongoing training and funded professional development
Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health and wellbeing support
Cycle-to-work scheme, Bristol gym access and more

Why Join Powersystems?

Powersystems is an employee-owned engineering business delivering high-impact renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where safety, development and innovation are genuinely valued. Youll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence project success and grow your career as part of a forward-thinking team.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now to join a trusted engineering business supporting the UKs renewable energy transition.

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