Commissioning Engineer

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Commissioning Engineer

Rate: £800-900 per day dependent on experience – all in rate

Contract Duration: 12 months + yearly extensions

Start Date: ASAP/Immediately

Location: Peterhead, Scotland

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays)


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:

Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (11kV-400kV).

Strong understanding of protection relays and control panels.

Experience working with Omicron

Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

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Location: Peterhead
Job Description:

Commissioning Engineer

Rate: £800-900 per day dependent on experience – all in rate

Contract Duration: 12 months + yearly extensions

Start Date: ASAP/Immediately

Location: Peterhead, Scotland

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (10 hour days & 5 hour days on Fridays)

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:

Proven track record commissioning HV / EHV substations (11kV-400kV).

Strong understanding of protection relays and control panels.

Experience working with Omicron

Demonstrated experience working under UK DNO / TSO safety rules.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple commissioning packages concurrently.

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Posted: May 2nd, 2026