Overview
The Lead EHV Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the end-to-end commissioning of a 275kV XLPE cable system on a significant net zero project in the UK. This role involves creating the commissioning strategy and managing the interface with the National Grid, while leading a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will ensure the implementation and execution of testing regimes, and oversee all associated documentation from planning through to energisation.
Responsibilities
- Own the commissioning strategy and programme from readiness planning to energisation.
- Lead the test regime, interrogating results and addressing discrepancies.
- Manage the National Grid interface, including outage planning and energisation processes.
- Oversee ITPs, commissioning procedures, SAT documentation, and the final handover pack.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team across OEMs, principal contractors, and testing specialists.
- Ensure compliance with relevant transmission authorisations.
Requirements
- Proven commissioning experience at transmission voltage (275kV or 400kV) on cable systems.
- Previous experience as a Commissioning Engineer or in a lead role.
- Solid understanding of EHV cable systems, including joints, terminations, bonding, and earthing.
- Experience with National Grid commissioning, outage, and energisation processes.
- Possession of TP141, BP141, SAP or equivalent transmission authorisations.