18th February, 2026

Project Field Engineer - Power / High-Accuracy Metering & Monitoring
Scotland - travel required
£46,000 + vehicle + door to door + overtime

We are seeking a skilled Project Field Engineer to join a specialist team delivering high-accuracy metering, communications and monitoring solutions across critical power infrastructure. This role will focus on the installation, commissioning and fault resolution of metering systems within transmission substations and high-voltage environments, with extensive travel throughout the UK and occasional offshore or international assignments.

What you will be doing

• Carrying out installation and commissioning works for electrical metering and associated monitoring systems at customer sites
• Conducting formal SAT and SIT testing and supporting customer witness testing where required
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical, metering and communications faults using portable test equipment
• Ensuring all works are completed safely, to industry standards and in line with local site procedures
• Preparing and maintaining accurate project documentation including RAMS, commissioning packs and site reports
• Supporting project delivery teams to ensure programmes, quality standards and targets are achieved
• Providing excellent customer service on site to strengthen client relationships and reinforce delivery confidence

What we are looking for:

• Practical electrical or systems engineering background with strong field experience
• Experience of working with LV, 11kV and 33kV switchboards and switchgear within infrastructure projects
• Understanding of electrical instrumentation, control systems and high-accuracy metering principles
• Knowledge of communications systems including SCADA, ethernet and protocols such as Modbus, IEC61850, DNP3 and DLMS
• Strong knowledge of Electrical Safe Systems of Work and site safety requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Strong organisation and communication skills with a customer-facing mindset

Qualifications and travel:

• Relevant engineering qualifications or practical experience in lieu of formal degree
• Full UK driving licence essential
• Willingness to travel frequently to remote sites across the UK, often on short notice, including offshore locations
• Competencies such as BS7671 (17th/18th Edition), SCADA exposure and safety certifications are advantageous

This role would suit an engineer who enjoys site-based project work, fault-finding, commissioning, and working on critical power infrastructure projects within the transmission sector.