Commissioning Control and Protection Engineer

Join Hitachi Energy and Help Deliver the UK's Energy Transition

Hitachi Energy is at the forefront of the global energy transition, delivering critical grid infrastructure that enables the integration of renewable energy and strengthens power networks. We are seeking a Control & Protection Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning of high-voltage transmission projects across the UK, including 400kV substations, grid integration schemes, and HVDC infrastructure.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional looking to work on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile transmission projects. While direct HVDC experience is advantageous, we welcome applications from engineers with strong High Voltage substation commissioning backgrounds who are looking to further develop their expertise within Grid Integration and HVDC technologies.

The Opportunity

As a Control & Protection Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for the testing, commissioning and energisation of protection, control and SCADA systems associated with transmission and grid integration projects. Working closely with project teams, customers and National Grid stakeholders, you will play a key role in ensuring systems are commissioned safely, efficiently and in accordance with project requirements.

You will be involved in commissioning activities from pre-site preparation through to final energisation, handover and operational support.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning activities for Control & Protection systems on High Voltage transmission projects, including up to 400kV substations.
• Perform testing, fault-finding and commissioning of protection relays, control schemes and SCADA systems.
• Support system integration, energisation and operational readiness activities.
• Review commissioning procedures, method statements and test documentation.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with project teams, customers, subcontractors and site personnel.
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed safely in line with project, customer and National Grid requirements.
• Identify, document and communicate technical issues, risks and design changes.
• Support investigation and resolution of system disturbances identified during commissioning and trial operation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and lessons learned activities across projects.
• Promote Hitachi Energy's values of safety, integrity and operational excellence at all times.

Your Background

Essential

• Valid National Grid TP141 authorisation (or demonstrable previous authorisation and ability to regain competency).
• Experience commissioning HV transmission or substation projects, ideally at 132kV, 275kV or 400kV.
• Strong understanding of Control & Protection systems within electrical transmission networks.
• Experience working with protection relays, interlocking schemes, control systems and SCADA.
• Ability to read and interpret protection drawings, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of commissioning processes, safety documentation and permit-to-work systems.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites across the UK.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Fluent English language skills.

Preferred

• 3+ years of commissioning experience within the HV transmission sector.
• Experience on National Grid transmission projects.
• Previous exposure to HVDC converter station projects.
• Experience with IEC 61850, digital substations and modern protection systems.
• Familiarity with relay platforms including Siemens, GE, ABB/Hitachi Energy, or Schneider Electric solutions.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy MACH control systems is advantageous.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major UK transmission and grid integration projects.
• Exposure to industry-leading HVDC and renewable energy infrastructure.
• Career development within a global technology and energy leader.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary, benefits package and development opportunities.

More About Us

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

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