CareerPlan

TP141 Commissioning Engineer

Stafford, England, gbFull-time2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Commissioning and integration of protection, control, and SCADA systems across distribution assets (overhead lines, underground cables, substations) to ensure assets are fit for purpose and meet regulatory obligations.

Role type

Senior Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control)

Builds

Commissioned and integrated protection/control systems for electricity distribution assets

Domain

Electricity Transmission and Distribution (T&D)

Required skills

Protection relay testing, SCADA integration, DNP3/IEC61850 protocols, circuit logic testing, insulation resistance testing, substation plant testing, regulatory compliance, CDM Regulations knowledge

Preferred skills

Generation connection commissioning experience, legacy system integration, high-voltage asset knowledge (up to 400kV)

Technologies

DNP3, IEC61850, SCADA, protection relays, circuit breakers, transformers

Responsibilities

Perform pre-commissioning inspections and off-load commissioning checks, witness testing of primary substation plant, conduct protection relay checks and logic tests, test integration of protection systems with control and SCADA, interface with customers and internal resources, record time and provide progress reports, provide guidance to the Protection Commissioning Team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC