Commissioning Engineer - SR141 OR TP141

Our client, an operational technology and digital transformation company, is recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join their business in Staffordshire, UK.

Position Type: Permanent or Contract

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Staffordshire, UK

Contact: Ashish Rastogi

Job Description: Our client is looking for an enthusiastic & driven authorised SR141 Engineer to join their Energy Business, to test and commission electrical Protection & Control Systems: from modifications of existing systems through to replacement and new systems. This role is suitable for existing National Grid SR141 authorised and experienced Commissioning Engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Planning and completion of site acceptance testing and commissioning activities for Protection and Control Systems with a HV Substation in line with approved test documentation, procedures and SR141 Commissioning Authorisation.
• Performing functional and performance testing of protection systems, control systems, control panels and associated secondary equipment & infrastructure.
• Witness and support factory acceptance testing in line with approved test documentation.
• Ensure installation, test & commissioning work is carried out in line with agreed technical procedures, methods and standards.
• Attend and provide input to NG SR106 Commissioning Panel Meetings.
• Produce, collate & manage the project commissioning file.
• Control of drawings and schematics and Mark-up of these where changes are identified as required through test and commissioning activities.
• Development and review of commissioning and test documentation including Commissioning Switching Programmes, Commissioning Method Statements, test reports, certificates, and handover records, etc.
• Deployment of configuration and setting files to SCADA BCU’s, RTU’s, Protection Relays and Network devices (Ethernet Switches etc.) including subsequent verification.
• Define required site equipment and materials to support the Commissioning activities.
• Manage, maintain and control commissioning spares and test equipment.
• Responsible for the control LOTO in line with safe working procedures including permits where required.
• Identifying, investigating, and rectifying technical issues and faults during the commissioning and energisation phases.
• Liaising with project managers, site teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and smooth project delivery.
• Safety Leadership: Enforcing health, safety, and environmental best practices on site.

Requirements:

• Suitably qualified or experienced in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Current or previous National Grid SR141 (or BP141/TP141) authorisation is essential.
• Proven, extensive experience in commissioning HV substations (132kV to 400kV), protection & control systems, and grid infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, control schemes, protection relays, grid codes, and relevant industry standards.
• Understanding of communication networks and differing communication protocols including IEC61850, GOOSE and media types utilised (i.e. Ethernet over fibre optic, serial copper, etc.).
• Computer literate with respect to the production of documentation (Microsoft Office).
• Computer literate with respect to the deployment of configuration files & verification to electrical devices.
• Experience of writing, developing & contributing to Test & Commissioning specifications & plans.
• Experience of industrial supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Full UK drivers’ licence and willingness to travel.