Commissioning Electrical Engineer

BAE Systems; Warrington; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Ships) to support the commissioning of complex electrical systems within a high-risk engineering environment. You will produce test and commissioning documentation and carry out commissioning activities safely with limited supervision.

You will liaise with stakeholders to ensure project and safety requirements are met and contribute to commissioning involving electrical distribution, fire protection, control and instrumentation

Qualifications

• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience producing test documentation and technical reports.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and using appropriate test equipment for electrical testing.
• Knowledge of electrical control, instrumentation and high-voltage systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, data communications and fibre optics.
• Experience commissioning complex systems with strong safety awareness.
• Ability to work independently, liaise with stakeholders and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Produce test and commissioning documentation for electrical systems.
• Carry out commissioning activities safely, with limited supervision.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance with project and safety requirements.
• Deliver assigned activities in line with company policies, procedures and legislation.
• Contribute to commissioning activities involving electrical distribution, fire protection, control and instrumentation systems.
• May travel to support Factory Acceptance Tests; relocation support is available across Submarines roles.

Skills

Test docs

Commissioning

Electrical systems

HV systems

Safety procedures

Independent work

Mentoring

Instrumentation tech

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

• As a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Ships), you will support the commissioning of complex electrical systems within a high-risk engineering environment.
• Produce test and commissioning documentation for electrical systems
• Carry out commissioning activities safely, with limited supervision
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance with project and safety requirements
• Deliver assigned activities in line with company policies, procedures and legislation
• Contribute to commissioning activities involving electrical distribution, fire protection, control and instrumentation systems
• HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience producing test documentation and technical reports, interpreting engineering drawings and using appropriate test equipment for electrical testing
• Knowledge of electrical control, instrumentation and high-voltage systems, including power plants, motors, distribution and fire protection systems
• Knowledge of instrumentation technologies, including low-voltage control, PLCs, data communications and fibre optics
• Experience commissioning complex systems, with a strong understanding of safety procedures in high-risk environments and nuclear site authorisation conditions
• Understanding of test and commissioning processes, with the ability to work independently, liaise with stakeholders and support and mentor colleagues

You will join the Tech Cell Electrical team at the start of a major phase of the Dreadnought Submarine programme, one of the UK's biggest and most complex engineering programmes. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project and may travel to support Factory Acceptance Tests. Relocation support is available across Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.