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Commissioning Engineer - HV Substations

National Grid -
Murton

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Job details

Full-time
£55,000 - £68,000 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid training
Company car
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Environmental legislation
Engineering
Electrical systems
Electrical Engineering
Communication skills

Full job description

Team

Engineering

Business Unit

Electricity Transmission

Requisition No.

11077

City

Murton, GB, SR7 9TP

Newcastle, GB, NE21 4NT

Date posted

1 September 2026

Commissioning Engineer - HV Substations

Choose one of the most important jobs in UK engineering.

Our Commissioning 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! We have 2 positions available, 1 at Carlisle CA6 or Newcastle NE21 and 1 at Murton SR7.

Pay and Benefits

A starting salary of £55,000 to £68,000 pa, increasing with authorisations + Company Car.
Standby Allowance + call out + Paid Overtime + Bonus + paid 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

If you are already a SAP and or Commissioning authorised great, if not this role initially is all about training to start with. You’ll join one of our teams, where you will spend the first 24 - 30 months on a 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 commissioning new assets on to the system, partnering with designers and suppliers on solutions for modernising our assets, developing new projects. 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. And don’t forget the existing network requiring maintenance and also leading on fault response when things go wrong.

Must have's:

Min Level 4/HNC in Electrical Engineering.
You have knowledge of commissioning HV equipment, Protection & Control Equipment in an Electricity Transmission environment and technically proficient in power systems theory.
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 live within 45 minutes commute of your approved base location. Newcastle NE21, Carlisle CA6, Murton SR7

Desirable

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.
BP141 authorisation
Senior Authorised Person
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