High Voltage Commissioning Engineer Salary: £72,000 per annum base plus overtime (potential earnings over £100,000) Duration: Permanent Location: Nationwide UK Job Type: Remote Our client is an established fast-growing company based in South Wales working on exciting high voltage infrastructure projects across the UK. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer to join the close-knit, supportive team Nationwide across the UK. As a High Voltage Commissioning Engineer, you will play a critical role in the testing and commissioning of electrical systems from 11kV up to 132kV. You will work on a range of grid connections, substations, renewable energy projects, and industrial installations. Responsibilities * Preparation and execution of commissioning plans and procedures * Functional testing of HV equipment including transformers, switchgear, protection relays, and SCADA systems * Fault finding and diagnostics * Site documentation and reporting * Liaising with clients, DNOs, ICPs, and project managers Experience Required * Minimum 3+ years’ hands-on experience in high voltage commissioning (11kV 132kV) * Experience working on DNO, ICP, IDNO, or private HV networks * Familiarity with protection relay configuration and secondary injection testing (e.g. Omicron, Megger) * Sound knowledge of commissioning procedures, electrical safety regulations, and risk assessment * Ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics * Strong documentation, reporting, and communication skills * Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with a solution-driven approach Essential Qualifications * HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline * Senior Authorised Person (SAP) or demonstrable experience working under an SAP on HV networks * G99/G59 testing and commissioning knowledge * National Grid Person/BESC certification (or willingness to obtain) * ECS/CSCS Card * 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (BS7671) (desirable) * First Aid at Work & Manual Handling (current or valid) What’s on Offer * Potential earnings exceeding £100,000 per annum Basic detailed above. * Excellent overtime rates - Time and a half for the first 5 hours worked on a Saturday, followed by double time, time and a half for midweek overtime & double time for all hours worked on a Sunday. * Paid travel time - You are paid from the moment you start your engine through to arriving back home. Travel time is paid at the standard hourly rate. * Regular overtime opportunities - A contracted working day is 8 hours, employees typically work around 10-hour days from Monday to Friday, with the additional hours paid as overtime. * £40 overnight allowance for each night away, giving you flexibility to spend it as you choose. * £40 food allowance provided via a prepaid card for overnight stays. * Varied work across the UK, with current and upcoming commissioning projects in locations including Southampton, Exeter, London, Wycombe, Dover, Wrexham and Stockton-on-Tees. * Strong earning potential, with overtime, enhanced weekend rates and allowances offering the opportunity to increase your overall annual earnings beyond the basic salary. To Apply This is a great opportunity for HV Commissioning Engineer to play a key part in the success of this very exciting business. If you feel you meet the criterial for this position, please send your cv to Totec Recruitment today