HV Test Engineer

• Hands-on testing of cables up to 400kV, including HVDC, offshore etc...
• Partial discharge diagnostics, analysis and technical reporting
• Excellent salary, development and benefits. Some remote working

Our client is a leading name in the energy sector, known for innovation and growth. They’re recruiting three HV Test Engineers in the UK to carry out commissioning and maintenance testing on High Voltage and Extra High Voltage AC and DC cable systems on client sites. It’s a chance to do work that makes a real difference, alongside some of the best people in the industry.

Why this role

• Purpose: The work helps communities and supports the move to a low carbon future.
• Growth: You’ll get significant training and personal development, working alongside industry experts who will help you build your career.
• Innovation: You’ll help develop new techniques for HV testing and diagnosis that push the industry forward.
• Flexibility: Time on site is balanced with remote working from home, writing up test reports and planning site visits with colleagues.
• Reward: Competitive pay and a strong overall package.
• Culture: A diverse, supportive and entrepreneurial team that recognises knowledge, experience and contribution. Applications from people with disabilities are welcome, and adjustments are available on request throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning and maintenance testing of HV and EHV AC and DC underground cable systems, rotating machines and gas insulated switchgear, to industry and international standards
• Determining and specifying the high voltage test equipment and feed power needed to test long land and subsea class cable systems
• Commissioning and maintenance testing on highly specialised cable systems rated up to 400kV in the UK
• Advanced diagnostic partial discharge measurements during high voltage testing
• Field testing and diagnosis of offshore array and inter-array cable systems using a specialised offshore resonance test system
• Field testing and diagnosis of HVDC cable systems
• Technical analysis of partial discharge data for offline commissioning and maintenance testing, and for online diagnosis using specialist analysis tools
• Compiling technical test reports with recommendations based on the analysed test data
• Providing technical support, client training and technical quotations for high voltage testing and PD diagnosis
• Helping to develop and implement new HV testing and diagnostic techniques

Essential skills and experience

• BSc in Electrical Engineering or higher qualification (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on high voltage cable testing experience: AC resonant / VLF withstand, partial discharge, sheath testing
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites across the UK, with occasional European travel

Desirable

• Experience with advanced PD analysis software
• Experience with gas insulated switchgear
• HVDC, offshore array or subsea cable testing experience

We’re looking for a self-motivated engineer who’s keen to become a key contributor in a dynamic team.