Lead Commissioning Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Supervise and implement technical, construction, and commissioning tasks at customer locations.

• Guarantee a safe, prompt, and high-quality delivery from site mobilization to final handover.

• Coordinate civil engineering efforts, erection processes, and system commissioning.

• Foster and maintain a safety-focused culture on-site while adhering to GE Vernova EHS standards.

• Lead the testing and commissioning of substation equipment within established timelines, budget constraints, and approved quality protocols.

• Oversee and manage daily commissioning resources, including work allocation, coordination, and productivity.

• Prepare, issue, and maintain necessary site documentation, such as RAMS, NCRs, and TQs.

• Serve as the LV Authorised Person (Advanced) under GE Low Voltage Safe Systems of Work procedures.

• Address commissioning challenges, assist with minor upgrades, and liaise with Site Managers and Project Engineers.

• Plan and conduct commissioning activities in alignment with agreed-upon schedules.

• Interact with customers and lead multidisciplinary site execution efforts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or a related field).

• Strong foundation in power systems and protection principles.

• Significant technical experience with HV substation protection relays, SCADA systems, IEC 61850 protocols, and commissioning of HV/LV switchgear.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot protection schemes utilizing Omicron, Programma, and Megger.

• Excellent analytical and diagnostic capabilities.

• Proficient in computer use and comfortable with digital tools, documentation systems, and testing software.

• Practical knowledge of construction and field service operations.

• Experience ideally acquired in high-voltage transmission or grid-integration projects.

• Familiarity with the North & South Europe Grid System Integration environment or comparable turnkey HV project settings.

• Experience in supporting AC and DC transmission solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and site personnel.

• Willingness to travel extensively for projects and field assignments.

• Availability to work overtime as necessary for field assignments.

🏝️ Benefits

• Company car included as part of the compensation package.

• Competitive salary.

• Performance-based incentives.

• Wellbeing programs available for employees and their families.

• Opportunities for continuous development and career advancement.

• Support from leadership and trusted mentors.

• Healthy work-life balance.

• Opportunities for movement across teams and functions.