Commissioning Engineer
Location
United Kingdom
Posted
109 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Commissioning Engineer
Greenvolt Group
• Lead and carry out the commissioning of utility-scale solar farms from initial testing through to grid connection and handover. • Manage commissioning plans, schedules, and documentation to ensure full compliance with project and regulatory requirements. • Perform testing and configuration of protection relays, including fault analysis, settings verification, and final approval with the DNO. • LV cold commissioning. • Commission and operate HV and LV switchgear, including the operation of circuit breakers and measurement of CT/VT values. • Execute G99 and G100 testing, ensuring compliance with grid code requirements. • Support and review electrical designs, contributing to design modifications or improvements where required. • Liaise with ICPs, DNOs, and grid operators to coordinate testing and approvals. • Verify the correct operation of SCADA, metering, and communication systems during commissioning. • Maintain accurate commissioning records, settings files, and test reports. • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and relevant standards.
Job Requirements
- Proven experience commissioning utility-scale solar PV or large renewable energy projects.
- Strong understanding of HV systems up to 132kV, including protection, control, and switching operations.
- Experience with grid connection processes and dealing with DNOs and ICPs.
- Hands-on experience with protection relay configuration and testing (e.g., Micom, Siemens, ABB, Schneider or similar).
- Solid working knowledge of G99/G100 compliance testing.
- Familiar with electrical design principles, single-line diagrams, and grid/electrical studies.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills with a practical approach to problem solving.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Company Pension
- Death in Service
- Income Protection
- Professional Membership fees
- Training and CPD
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