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HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 500 - 600 / Day
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Bristol, City of Bristol

Expire in: 11 days

Job Description

High Voltage (HV) Specialist / HV Commissioning Engineer

Project: Bristol Arena Project
Location: Bristol, UK
Contract Type: Contract

Role Overview

Responsible for supporting the installation, testing, commissioning, energisation and operation of High Voltage electrical systems. The role will work alongside the project team, DNO/utility providers and specialist contractors to ensure all HV works are completed safely and in accordance with UK regulations and project requirements.

Typical Duties

  * HV cable installation, jointing, termination and testing.

  * Support metering and substation interface works.

  * Carry out or supervise HV switching and energisation activities.

  * Relay protection testing, calibration and commissioning.

  * Prepare and review switching schedules and RAMS.

  * Coordinate with DNOs, utility providers and client representatives.

  * Ensure compliance with UK electrical and safety regulations.

  * Provide technical support during commissioning and fault-finding activities.

Essential Experience

  * Experience working on 11kV and above electrical distribution systems.

  * Previous involvement with substations, switchgear and HV infrastructure.

  * Experience of commissioning, energisation and testing activities.

  * Knowledge of UK electrical standards and safe systems of work.

  * Experience working on large commercial, industrial, infrastructure or energy projects.

Preferred Qualifications

  * HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).

  * Authorised Person (AP) or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) experience.

  * Relevant HV switching authorisations.

  * National Grid, DNO, utility, renewables, rail or data centre experience advantageous.

  * CSCS/ECS card and relevant safety certifications.

Suitable Backgrounds

Candidates are commonly sourced from utility companies, DNOs, power generation, renewable energy, rail electrification, data centres, heavy industrial facilities and specialist HV contracting organisations

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