Overview
The Lead EHV Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end commissioning of a 275kV XLPE cable system as part of a significant net zero project. This role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, driving the commissioning strategy, test regime, and interfacing with National Grid processes. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in commissioning high voltage cable systems and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the project's successful energisation.
Responsibilities
- Own the commissioning strategy and programme from readiness planning through to energisation.
- Lead the test regime, interrogating results and addressing discrepancies.
- Manage the National Grid interface, including outage planning and the energisation process.
- Prepare and maintain ITPs, commissioning procedures, SAT documentation, and the final handover pack.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across OEMs, principal contractors, and specialist testing providers.
- Ensure compliance with transmission authorisations and safety requirements.
Requirements
- Proven experience in commissioning at transmission voltages (275kV or 400kV) on cable systems.
- Previous roles as Commissioning Engineer or Commissioning Lead/Manager.
- In-depth knowledge of EHV cable systems, including joints, terminations, bonding, and earthing.
- Direct experience with National Grid commissioning processes, outages, and energisation.
- Possession of TP141, BP141, SAP or equivalent transmission authorisations.
- Current authorisations are highly preferred and may influence rate.