Commissioning Service Engineer - HV / LV Switchgear

We're looking for a Commissioning Service Engineer to join our team in Scotland, working on HV/LV switchgear, transformers, and electrical distribution systems across the UK and overseas. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a field-based, problem-solving environment, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to develop expertise in installation, commissioning, maintenance, and fault diagnosis. If you're an electrical engineer looking for hands-on experience in power systems, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do:

• Install, commission, and maintain switchgear, transformers, and related equipment (400V-33kV).
• Perform testing and diagnostics, including Partial Discharge, thermal imaging, and oil sampling.
• Lead on-site activities, supervising teams and coordinating with project managers.
• Work flexibly, including travel across the UK and internationally, as part of a 24/7 on-call rota.
• Produce reports and documentation to ensure high standards of work completion.
  Experience working with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, or transformers.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose faults in electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of HV/LV systems and electrical safety regulations.
• Willingness to travel and work flexibly, including some overseas assignments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to supervise teams on-site.
It is required that the applicant to be experienced in the principles of:
• High Voltage Testing (415v - 33kv systems)
• CT Magnetisation Curves - being able to complete using variac/volt & ammeter as well as CT analyser. Also, polarity check without CT analyser.
• CT Primary Injection - standard protection (OC/EF/Metering) configuration & high impedance scheme such as Bus Zone protection.
• Relay Secondary Injection (Both electromechanical and solid-state relays) - to include current & voltage protection.
• VT Primary Injection
• Control Circuit Wiring testing & modification. - prove each panel to the associated schematic diagram & fault find. Must be able to read schematic diagrams.
• Mechanical/Electrical function testing of 415v - 33kv switchboards & networks
• G59 G99 protection - Under/Over Voltage, Under/Over Frequency, ROCOF/dF/dT.
• Must be familiar with basic secondary Injection sets such as Sverker 760/780, T&R 100/200ADM, T&R DVS3.
• Knowledge of B.E.B.S. S12 (1964) wire identification standard as used in all UK HV switchgear.
• Knowledge of basic transformer protection devices & associated test methods.
• Operational knowledge of basic auto-changeover schemes.
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Why Join Us?
• Work with industry-leading technology in critical power infrastructure.
• Ongoing training and development to enhance your skills and progress your career.
• A supportive team environment with opportunities to grow within a global company.
• Varied and exciting work-no two days are the same.
What we offer you: Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.