At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and commission high-voltage transmission substations, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Spencer Ogden, a leader in energy and infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Competitive rate of £84/hour and long-term contract from July to April.
- Other info: Work independently in a dynamic environment with excellent career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant UK transmission infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience with 132kV-400kV substations and strong understanding of protection systems.
The predicted salary is between 84 - 84 £ per hour.
Location: Creag Dhubh, Scotland
Contract Duration: July 2026 – April 2027
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Spencer Ogden is seeking 2 experienced Commissioning Engineers to support a major transmission substation project at Creag Dhubh. We are looking for commissioning professionals with proven experience working on 132kV, 220kV, and 400kV transmission substations and a strong background in testing, protection systems, and commissioning activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Testing and commissioning of CTs and VTs
- Checking and validating protection schemes, including busbar protection
- Interface testing of:
- Transformers
- Circuit Breakers (CBs)
- Reactors
- GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear)
- Conducting primary injection testing
- Conducting secondary injection testing
- Supporting commissioning activities in line with project and safety requirements
Requirements
- Demonstrable experience commissioning high-voltage transmission substations (132kV–400kV)
- Strong understanding of protection and control systems
- Experience with primary and secondary injection testing
- Ability to work independently in a commissioning environment
- Relevant electrical engineering qualifications and authorisations preferred
What's on Offer?
- Long-term contract from July through April
- Outside IR35
- Competitive rate of £84/hour
- Opportunity to work on a significant UK transmission infrastructure project
If you are an experienced Commissioning Engineer with transmission substation expertise and are available for your next contract opportunity, apply now or contact Spencer Ogden for more information.
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