Commissioning Engineer

Job description

Commissioning Engineer

• Location: Aberdeenshire (Hybrid between site commissioning & remote design verification/review/commissioning paperwork)
• Contract length: 12 months + yearly extensions
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays) + potential weekend work
• Rate: £650-750 per day Outside IR35

Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver the commissioning of HV substations and associated systems across SSEN projects initially, & SPEN projects longer term.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, procedures, and test documentation.
• Perform functional testing, fault-finding, and verification of protection and control systems.
• Ensure all works comply with SSEN & SPEN safety rules and standards.
• Liaise with project management, design, and construction teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Produce detailed commissioning reports, test results, and completion documentation.
• Support project handover and ensure all systems are energised safely and on schedule.

Requirements

• Valid SSEN or SPEN authorisation
• Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (typically 132kV–400kV).
• Strong understanding of protection relays, SCADA systems, and control panels.
• Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Right to work in the UK and flexibility to travel between sites as required.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aberdeen

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English