Lead Commissioning Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Commissioning Engineer overseeing technical commissioning activities for GE Vernova's projects in the UK. Managing project delivery and ensuring safety and quality on customer sites.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and execute all technical, construction, and commissioning activities on customer sites
Ensure safe, timely, and high-quality delivery from site mobilisation through to final handover
Manage day-to-day operations and interface with customers
Promote and uphold a strong site safety culture
Lead the testing and commissioning of substation equipment
Prepare, issue, and maintain all required site documentation
Organise and execute commissioning activities to agreed programmes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
Strong technical experience with HV substation protection relays, SCADA systems, IEC 61850 protocols, and the commissioning of HV/LV switchgear and associated equipment
Proven capability in fault-finding on protection schemes using tools such as Omicron, Programma, and Megger
Practical understanding of construction and field service operations, ideally gained within high-voltage transmission or grid-integration projects.
Experience working within the North & South Europe Grid System Integration (GSI) environment—or similar turnkey HV project settings-supporting AC and DC transmission solutions.
Strong communication skills and collaboration abilities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

HV substation protection relaysSCADA systemsIEC 61850 protocolscommissioning of HV/LV switchgearfault-findingOmicronProgrammaMeggerconstruction operationsfield service operations

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaboration abilitiesleadershiporganizational skillssafety culture promotion

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringHND in Electrical Engineering