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Hv Commissioning Engineer

United Kingdom, Wakefield · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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You will work as part of a highly skilled Engineering Division supporting all aspects of HV Commissioning and services to our clients and customers. As part of our team, you will get to both support your peers in the delivery of HV Projects and support the regional Engineering teams with Test and Commissioning works that will be required at various sites Ipsum Power (Private Networks) Ltd work on.

Job Responsibility

  • Work as part of a highly skilled Engineering Division supporting all aspects of HV Commissioning and services to clients and customers
  • Support peers in the delivery of HV Projects
  • Support the regional Engineering teams with Test and Commissioning works required at various sites
  • Act as Senior Authorised Person

Requirements

  • BTEC Level 3 Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Previous High Voltage Testing and Commissioning experience
  • Diagnostics and Fault Finding experience
  • Good understanding of power and protection principles and a thorough understanding of wiring diagrams and technical drawings
  • Ability to compile test documents and write test procedures and engineering reports
  • Good knowledge of transformer, generator and circuit breaker design, construction, and operation
  • General testing of substation apparatus
  • Fault finding and investigation work on a variety of high/low voltage equipment
  • Implement grading studies/alterations to protection settings
  • Test and Commissioning of protection relays and apparatus

Nice to have

  • HNC Electrical Engineer or Equivalent
  • AP15 or Equivalent
  • Previous Switching experience 11kV or 33kV

What we offer

  • 24 annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
  • 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more
  • Life assurance cover
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Long service recognition
  • Active local social committees
  • Regular social events
  • Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

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