Job Title: Commissioning Engineer (High Voltage)
Location: East Anglia
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Power / Energy
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000
Overview
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist team working on electrical transmission and distribution networks across East Anglia.
This role focuses on the testing and commissioning of high-voltage plant and apparatus on live distribution networks, supporting projects across 11kV, 33kV and 132kV infrastructure. You will play a key role in integrating new equipment into existing protection schemes while ensuring safe and compliant delivery of commissioning activities.
Working within a substation build environment, you will contribute to the delivery of reliable electricity infrastructure and support the reinforcement and expansion of regional distribution networks.
Key Responsibilities
· Test and commission high-voltage plant and apparatus on live distribution networks
· Integrate new equipment with existing protection schemes
· Develop and implement a commissioning plan
· Provide technical support to project and site teams
· Attend client and project meetings where required
· Resolve technical and design issues during commissioning activities
· Review and amend engineering drawings where necessary
· Ensure compliance with engineering policies, procedures and legislation
· Promote safe working practices and manage site activities safely
· Mentor team members and support the development of technical knowledge
Project Environment
· Distribution and connection infrastructure projects
· Substation build and reinforcement works
· High-voltage networks at 11kV, 33kV and 132kV
· Projects across the East Anglia region
Requirements
· Proven experience in testing and commissioning high-voltage distribution networks
· Strong understanding of electrical transmission and distribution infrastructure
· Knowledge of engineering policy, procedures and relevant legislation
· Good understanding of health, safety and environmental regulations
· Ability to resolve technical issues in live network environments
· Strong stakeholder communication and coordination skills
· Ability to work effectively with site teams, designers and clients
Qualifications
· HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Candidate Profile
You will be an experienced commissioning engineer with a strong background in HV distribution networks and substation environments. This role suits someone who enjoys working in technically demanding environments, solving engineering challenges and supporting the delivery of critical energy infrastructure.
If you are looking to take the next step in your career within the power and energy sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team delivering essential electrical infrastructure projects across East Anglia.For further information on this opportunity, please contact Max Williams on 02392 603030 or email max.williams@blueprintrecruit.com
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