High Voltage Commissioning Engineer

High Voltage Commissioning Engineer – 11kV–132kV Salary DOE + Paid Travel + Overtime + Company Vehicle UK Wide / Home Based Full Time, Permanent (contract considered, too) Adeptus Talent is partnered with a growing specialist HV engineering business delivering high voltage infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we're looking for two experienced HV Commissioning Engineers to join the business. This isn't a development-level commissioning position. We're looking for experienced engineers who are already operating as an SAP and are comfortable taking responsibility for HV commissioning activities on site. The business works across a varied portfolio of grid connections, substations, BESS, solar, data centres and industrial infrastructure, with projects ranging from 11kV through to 132kV. The role You'll be involved in full-scheme HV testing and commissioning, including: Primary and secondary testingHV switchgear testing and commissioningPower transformer commissioningProtection relay testing and functional checksCT/VT and CVT testingCircuit breaker testingSecondary injection testingSCADA/control system interfacesFault finding and diagnosticsPreparation and completion of commissioning documentationSupporting energisation activitiesLiaising with DNOs, ICPs, clients and project teams What we're looking for You'll need to be an experienced HV Commissioning Engineer capable of working independently on site. SAP status is essential. Ideally you'll also have: Strong HV commissioning experience at 33kV–132kVExperience across substations, grid connections or similar HV infrastructureProtection relay testing experienceExperience using equipment such as Omicron and/or MeggerKnowledge of DNO/ICP networksG99/G59 commissioning knowledgeAbility to interpret electrical drawings and protection schematicsRelevant electrical engineering qualificationECS/CSCS and relevant site certifications 132kV experience is preferred, although experienced 33kV SAP Commissioning Engineers will also be considered. Previous experience within a particular sector isn't essential. We're interested in engineers from power, utilities, renewables, BESS, solar, data centres, industrial infrastructure or similar HV environments. Package Basic salarydepending on experience, plus: Travel paid door-to-door at standard rateSite overtime at enhanced ratesSaturday – first 4 hours at 1.5x, thereafter 2xSunday – 2xAdditional stay-away paymentCompany vehicle and fuel cardPrivate healthcareFurther training and developmentOpportunity to progress within a growing specialist HV business This is a nationwide position, so applicants can be based anywhere in the UK, provided they're comfortable travelling and staying away when projects require. For further information or a confidential conversation, apply or contact Joe at Adeptus Talent.