Protection & Commissioning Engineer – Sweden, 8-Week Contract (January 2026 Start)

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS BASED IN SWEDEN YOU MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL OVERSEAS.

Company: Frances-Higgins Projects

Contact: Jess Peacock – jess@frances-higgins.co.uk

Frances-Higgins Projects is seeking an experienced Protection & Commissioning Engineer for an anticipated 8-week assignment starting January.

The role involves commissioning protection systems, primary plant testing, SCADA integration and energisation support for a substation project.

Key Responsibilities

• Energise AC/DC auxiliary systems; verify wiring, I/O and protection panels

• Commission ABB RET620 relays (T1 & T2): upload settings, secondary injection, CBF, differential, OC/EF testing

• Primary testing: CT/VT ratio & polarity, CB timing, DS/ES interlocks, transformer auxiliaries, NGR checks

• Functional/system testing: logic, interlocking, end-to-end trips, SCADA point-to-point, simulated faults

• Prepare/execute energisation for T1 & T2, perform post-energisation checks

• Produce all testing and commissioning documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience in HV/MV protection & commissioning

• Competent with ABB protection relays (RET620 ideal)

• Strong understanding of primary equipment and SCADA integration

• Available January for full contract duration

Apply

Email Jess Peacock at jess@frances-higgins.co.uk