At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-quality testing and commissioning for renewable energy projects across the UK.
- Company: Join Powersystems, an employee-owned business powering the UK's clean energy transition.
- Benefits: Earn £70,000 - £75,000 plus bonuses, health insurance, and generous holiday leave.
- Other info: Enjoy ongoing training, professional development, and a dynamic work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in renewable energy while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in power sector testing, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 70000 £ per year.
Drive the UK’s Clean Energy Future with Powersystems.
Location: Remote - UK | Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Up to 25% Bonus + Profit Share + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Remote/Site Based
Lead the Future of Renewable Energy Projects
At Powersystems, we don’t just build high-voltage infrastructure — we power the UK's transition to clean energy. Join our employee-owned business and be a driving force in delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK. This position requires regular travel across the UK, including frequent overnight stays.
What You’ll Do
As a Substation Commissioning Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality testing and commissioning activity across renewable energy and power infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out electrical testing and commissioning work safely and in line with company SHEQ procedures and project requirements.
- Testing and commissioning outdoor substation equipment on site, including pre-energisation and post-energisation activities for switchgear, protection relays and auxiliary systems.
- Completing protection, control and interface testing, including SCADA, Modbus and IEC 61850-related activities using equipment such as Omicron and Test Universe.
- Providing technical support throughout the commissioning stage, working closely with project engineers, design teams, clients, DNOs and subcontractors.
- Promoting Powersystems’ Priority No.1 approach to health, safety and wellbeing, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and continuous improvement.
We’re looking for someone with:
- Strong practical experience in power sector testing and commissioning, including primary and secondary injection, switchgear, protection relays and cable testing.
- Confidence working with common relay and commissioning systems, including Micom, Sepam, Siemens, ABB, Omicron, Test Universe and IEC 61850.
- Proven experience testing, commissioning and fault-finding protection, control interface and SCADA systems.
- The ability to produce accurate commissioning documentation, test records and as-built drawings, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, DNOs, manufacturers, subcontractors and colleagues.
- A full UK driving licence.
- The right to work in the UK.
What’s in It for You?
- £70,000 - £75,000 salary plus profit share.
- Up to 25% bonus.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, as well as 20 days’ paid sick leave.
- Private health insurance and cashback healthcare plan.
- Pension and life assurance at 4x salary.
- Ongoing training and funded professional development.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health and wellbeing support.
- Cycle-to-work scheme, Bristol gym access and more.
Why Join Powersystems?
Powersystems is an employee-owned engineering business delivering high-impact renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where safety, development and innovation are genuinely valued. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence project success and grow your career as part of a forward-thinking team.
Ready to take the next step? Apply now to join a trusted engineering business supporting the UK’s renewable energy transition.
HV Substation Commissioning Engineer in Bristol employer: Powersystems Uk
At Powersystems, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned business that champions the UK's transition to clean energy. Our remote working model, combined with competitive salaries and a robust benefits package, including profit sharing and ongoing professional development, creates a supportive and inclusive work culture. Join us to not only advance your career in renewable energy but also to be part of a team that values safety, innovation, and personal growth.
