Summary of the role: We are looking for an enthusiastic & driven Engineer to join our Energy Business to test and commission electrical transmission Substation Control Systems (SCS); from minor modifications and additions through to complete replacements.
This role is suitable for existing Commissioning Engineers or Test Engineers with a desire to move into site commissioning activities.
The suitable candidate must be able to communicate effectively with the customer, interpret designs (including schedules, drawings etc.
), have an understanding of system engineering design and be prepared to be involved in and lead site visits for the purpose of installation & commissioning work.
The suitable candidate would also be required to contribute to the creation and development of test & commissioning documentation.
Full training on Capula's range of Substation Control Systems will be provided by our vastly experienced and knowledgeable team.
This position would suit someone who has a good grounding in engineering & an appreciation for test/commissioning techniques, who is keen to work on site and is keen to learn and develop new skills as part of an experienced and committed team.
Main Activities: Carry out site acceptance testing/commissioning activities in line with approved test documentation both in the factory test environment and at client's sites.
Technical supervision of installation works on client sites Ensure work (installation, test & commissioning) is carried out in line with agreed technical procedures, methods and standards Collation & management of project commissioning file Mark-up of drawings and schematics where changes are identified as required through test and commissioning activities Involvement in creation & preparation of commissioning/test documentation Deployment of configuration files to SCADA BCU's, RTU's, IED's etc.
and Network devices (Ethernet Switches etc.)
including subsequent verification Preparation of site materials/commissioning spares/test documentation prior to project delivery on site.
Essential Requirements Suitably qualified or experienced in an Electrical Engineering discipline Good understanding of Test/Commissioning techniques Experience in fault finding on electrical/electronic systems Understanding of communication networks and differing communication protocols and media types utilised (i.e.
Ethernet over fibre optic, serial copper, etc.)
Understand electrical safety and the control of isolations (LOTO) Computer literate with respect to the production of documentation (Microsoft Office) Computer literate with respect to the deployment of configuration files & verification to electrical devices Hold a current full driving licence (UK or be able to easily convert to full UK) Desirable Requirements Experience of writing, developing & contributing to specifications/plans (Commissioning or Test) Completed BS7671 18th Edition course (or previous iteration) Completed C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing course Experience of working on National Grid Substations Experience of Substation Secondary Systems Experience of industrial supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems Holds National Grid Commissioning Passport and/or knowledge of National Grid Procedures & Specifications Holds National Grid Competent Person status Working knowledge of AutoCAD (for minor changes/navigation of drawings) In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Flexible working Pension Life assurance policy Private health care Lifestyle screening Salary sacrifice programme Mental health assistance programme Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Support in achieving professional engineer status (IEng, CEng) and professional memberships fees covered NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES : We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.
To express an interest in this position, simply apply below or you can e-mail ****** with a cover letter and CV, quoting the job reference number.