Drive the UK's Clean Energy Future with Powersystems

Now Recruiting: Substation Commissioning Engineer - Renewable Energy

Location: Remote - UK | Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 + Up to 25% Bonus + Profit Share + Benefits

Type: Full-Time | Permanent | Remote/Site Based

Lead the Future of Renewable Energy Projects

At Powersystems, we don't just build high-voltage infrastructure - we power the UK's transition to clean energy. Join our employee-owned business and be a driving force in delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects across the UK.

This position requires regular travel across the UK, including frequent overnight stays.

What You'll Do

As a Substation Commissioning Engineer, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality testing and commissioning activity across renewable energy and power infrastructure projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out electrical testing and commissioning work safely and in line with company SHEQ procedures and project requirements
• Testing and commissioning outdoor substation equipment on site, including pre-energisation and post-energisation activities for switchgear, protection relays and auxiliary systems
• Completing protection, control and interface testing, including SCADA, Modbus and IEC 61850-related activities using equipment such as Omicron and Test Universe
• Providing technical support throughout the commissioning stage, working closely with project engineers, design teams, clients, DNOs and subcontractors
• Promoting Powersystems' Priority No.1 approach to health, safety and wellbeing, while maintaining high standards of professionalism and continuous improvement

We're looking for someone with:

• Strong practical experience in power sector testing and commissioning, including primary and secondary injection, switchgear, protection relays and cable testing
• Confidence working with common relay and commissioning systems, including Micom, Sepam, Siemens, ABB, Omicron, Test Universe and IEC 61850
• Proven experience testing, commissioning and fault-finding protection, control interface and SCADA systems
• The ability to produce accurate commissioning documentation, test records and as-built drawings, with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients, DNOs, manufacturers, subcontractors and colleagues
• A full UK driving licence
• The right to work in the UK

What's in It for You?

• £70,000 - £75,000 salary plus profit share
• Up to 25% bonus
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, as well as 20 days' paid sick leave
• Private health insurance and cashback healthcare plan
• Pension and life assurance at 4x salary
• Ongoing training and funded professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme, including mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle-to-work scheme, Bristol gym access and more

Why Join Powersystems?

Powersystems is an employee-owned engineering business delivering high-impact renewable energy and infrastructure projects across the UK. We offer a supportive, inclusive environment where safety, development and innovation are genuinely valued. You'll have the opportunity to contribute your expertise, influence project success and grow your career as part of a forward-thinking team.

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now to join a trusted engineering business supporting the UK's renewable energy transition.