HV BESS Commissioning Engineer

HV Commissioning Engineer - BESS Project - Bristol, England, UK - £Excellent Day Rate - 3 Month Contract - January Start - Monday to Friday (8-10 Hour Days)We are supporting a leading energy storage technology provider in the search for HV Commissioning Engineers/Technicians for a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in South West England.This opportunity would suit electrically qualified engineers or technicians with HV testing and commissioning experience. Previous BESS experience is beneficial but not essential; candidates from substations, solar, wind and conventional power generation are encouraged to apply.Key Details:Location: South West EnglandStart Date: January 2027Duration: 3 months + potential extensionsWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8 - 10 hours per dayCommercials: £Excellent day rate, Outside IR35Responsibilities:Carry out HV electrical testing and cold commissioning activities in accordance with approved procedures.Complete pre-energisation checks and verify installation readiness.Identify, investigate and resolve electrical faults and commissioning defects.Record test results, maintain commissioning documentation and report progress.Coordinate with installation teams and the permanent commissioning team to support handover for hot commissioning.Follow site safety procedures, permit requirements and electrical isolation arrangements.Requirements:Electrical engineering or technician background with practical power systems experience.Previous HV testing and commissioning experience, ideally at 33-132kV; 11kV experience will also be considered.Ability to interpret electrical drawings, follow test procedures and document results.Strong fault-finding skills and a clear understanding of electrical safety.BESS experience advantageous; relevant substation, solar, wind, gas turbine, steam turbine or wider power generation experience accepted.Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!Cian McLoughlinPrincipal Contract Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: +44 161 240 3338Mobile: +44 7881 418 441Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/

LV Commissioning Engineer - BESS Project - Bristol, England, UK - £Excellent Day Rate - 6 Month Contract - January Start - Monday to Friday (8-10 Hour Days)We are supporting a leading energy storage technology provider in the search for LV Commissioning Engineers/Technicians for a major Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in South West England.The roles will focus on electrical testing and cold commissioning across the LV scope. Previous BESS experience is beneficial but not essential, making this an opportunity for candidates with transferable commissioning experience across renewable energy and power generation.Key Details:Location: South West EnglandTarget Start: January 2027Duration: 6-9 months + potential extensionsWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8 - 10 hours per dayCommercials: £Excellent day rate, Outside IR35Responsibilities:Carry out LV electrical testing and cold commissioning activities across the BESS installation.Complete installation inspections, electrical checks and functional testing in accordance with approved procedures.Support commissioning activities on systems incorporating 1,500V DC and 690V AC equipment.Identify and troubleshoot electrical faults, recording and reporting defects.Complete test records and commissioning documentation.Coordinate with installation teams and the permanent commissioning team to support readiness for hot commissioning.Follow site safety procedures and electrical isolation requirements.Requirements:Electrical engineering or technician background with power systems testing and commissioning experience.Relevant experience with LV AC and DC equipment; familiarity with 1,500V DC and/or 690V AC systems beneficial.Ability to interpret electrical drawings and follow commissioning procedures.Strong practical fault-finding skills and a clear understanding of AC/DC electrical safety.BESS experience advantageous; solar, wind, substation, gas turbine, steam turbine and wider power generation backgrounds considered.Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!Cian McLoughlinPrincipal Contract Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: +44 161 240 3338Mobile: +44 7881 418 441Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/

Commissioning Engineer - BESS Projects - Victoria, Australia - $Excellent Day Rate - 12 Month Contract - January Start - Monday to Saturday (10 Hour Days) - Flexible Roster OptionsWe are supporting a leading energy storage integrator in the search for experienced Commissioning Engineers to support two utility scale BESS projects in Victoria.These opportunities offer further long term work across a growing Australian BESS project portfolio.Key Details:January start12 month contractVictoria, AustraliaMonday to Saturday (10 hour days)Flexible roster optionsResponsibilities:Perform electrical and controls testing and commissioning on utility-scale BESS installations.Test and troubleshoot PLCs, control systems, industrial networks and network switches.Identify and resolve electrical, controls and communication faults.Work closely with site teams and engineering specialists to deliver commissioning activities.Complete test records, commissioning reports and handover documentation.Follow project commissioning plans, safety procedures and quality requirements.Requirements:5+ years' commissioning experience within BESS, renewables, substations, power generation or industrial environments.Strong electrical and/or control systems knowledge.Practical fault-finding and troubleshooting experience.Experience with PLCs and industrial communication networks is highly desirable.BESS experience is advantageous; engineers with strong transferable industrial controls experience are encouraged to apply.Interested? Please apply or get in touch using the contact information below to learn more!Cian McLoughlinPrincipal Contract Recruitment ConsultantHunter Philips Executive SearchLandline: +44 161 240 3338Mobile: +44 7881 418 441Email: cian.mcloughlin@hunterphilips.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cian-mcloughlin-628a72258Web: http://hunterphilips.com/