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HV Commissioning Engineer
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 450 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: North East
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Role: HV Commissioning Engineer
Location: North East
Contract Length: 6 months (Outside IR35)
Pay: £450 - £600 Per Day
V7 are looking for an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning of high-voltage substations and energy infrastructure projects across the UK. This role is essential in delivering safe, efficient, and technically robust commissioning of substations up to 400kV.
Benefits:
* 6 month initial contract
* Weekly payroll
* Opportunity to work on large scale project
The Role:
* Plan, coordinate, and execute commissioning of highvoltage (HV) substations up to 400kV, including transformers, switchgear, and associated systems.
* Conduct HV equipment testing, including: CT (Current Transformer) and VT (Voltage Transformer) circuits, protection relay configuration and functional testing, primary/secondary injection testing, I/O (Input/Output) pointto-point testing
* Produce and review method statements, test plans, and commissioning records in accordance with safety and quality standards.
* Liaise with DNOs, National Grid, ICPs, OEMs, and internal teams for safe and timely energisation.
* Ensure compliance with Electrical Safety Rules, CDM regulations, and projectspecific switching procedures.
The Requirements:
* Proven experience commissioning HV substations up to 400kV
* Strong knowledge of HV equipment testing, including CTs/VTs, protection systems, and control circuits.
* Familiar with I/O testing and SCADA system integration
* National Grid experience is desirable
* HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
* Able to interpret electrical schematics, protection grading studies, and commissioning plans.
If you’re interested in this contract, apply today – or give Alex Birkitt a call on (phone number removed) between 7.30am–6pm, Mon–Fri.
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