HV Commissioning Engineer

📍 West Midlands (Site-based)
💼 Full-time
💰 £competitive salary + Health Shield + Pension + Benefits

Why join Actemium Birmingham?

Looking to work on high-impact HV projects across industrial and infrastructure environments?

At Actemium Birmingham (part of VINCI Energies), we deliver specialist engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors. As part of a global group with a strong UK presence, we offer long-term stability, career development, and access to varied and technically challenging projects.

We’re growing and looking for an HV Commissioning Engineer to play a key role in delivering testing, commissioning, and technical support across HV and LV systems.

What you’ll be doing

This is a hands-on, site-based role working across multiple HV projects, supporting commissioning, testing, and fault investigation activities.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Testing and commissioning HV and LV systems and substation equipment

• Commissioning protection relays and schemes (including Overcurrent, Earth Fault, Differential, G99 and transformer protection)

• Carrying out fault finding and investigation across a range of HV/LV assets

• Supporting switching operations (11kV / 33kV) where authorised

• Testing equipment including:

  • Transformers (power and distribution)
  • CTs / VTs
  • Circuit breakers (oil, gas, vacuum, air)
  • RMUs, cables, busbars, battery tripping systems

• Interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams

• Producing test procedures, commissioning reports, and documentation

• Supporting engineering teams across regional projects

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a practical, technically strong commissioning engineer with HV experience and a proactive approach on site.

Essential:

• Experience in HV testing, commissioning, or protection systems
• Strong understanding of power systems and substation equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of project teams
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and schematics

Desirable:

• Experience with or working towards SAP (Senior Authorised Person) status
• Experience with 11kV / 33kV switching operations
• Knowledge of protection settings, grading studies, and relay testing
• Previous experience across industrial, utilities, or infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• BTEC Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) – essential
• HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) – desirable
• AP15 / SAP authorisation (or equivalent) – desirable

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Structured development pathway including:

  • SAP authorisation
  • Switching training
  • Ongoing technical training

• Opportunity to work on diverse HV projects across multiple sectors

• Clear progression into Senior / Lead Engineering roles

• Supportive team environment within a global organisation (VINCI Energies)

• Health Shield, pension, and wider benefits

About Us

Actemium Birmingham, part of VINCI Energies UK & ROI, delivers specialist engineering services across industrial and infrastructure sectors. We combine strong local expertise with the backing of a global group to deliver safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions.