Commissioning Engineer

Schneider Electric North America; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy management company is seeking a Commissioning Service Engineer for HV/LV Switchgear. The role involves installation, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment at various UK and overseas locations, requiring travel. The ideal candidate will have experience in switchgear operations, be focused on customer service, and hold relevant academic qualifications. Competitive salary, bonuses, and further benefits offered, along with 28 days annual leave and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

28 days annual leave + public holidays

Pension scheme

Employee share ownership program

Health & wellbeing support

Gym flex

Shopping & dining discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and maintenance of HV/LV equipment.
• Willingness to travel to various sites including offshore and military locations.
• Good understanding of electrical safety for high voltage networks.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and commissioning of electrical distribution equipment.
• Supervise activities on switchgear and transformers.
• Document test results and produce site work reports.

Skills

Installation of switchgear

High voltage testing (415V – 33kV)

Customer service focus

Electrical safety principles

Education

Degree/HNC or relevant experience

Tools

Relay testing equipment

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Title: Commissioning Service Engineer - HV/LV Switchgear

Location: London / South of England / Midlands - Travelling appointment role

Mission

To perform installation, commissioning, modification and maintenance of electrical distribution equipment at UK and overseas locations. Traveling to various locations in the UK & overseas and work in flexible 24/7 cover in a rotating shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise/perform activities on switchgear, transformers and related equipment between the voltage range of 400 V – 33 kV.
• Off‑loading of new panels, switchgear and transformers.
• Installation of new panels.
• Commissioning of electrical equipment.
• Wiring modifications and retrofit upgrades.
• Planned maintenance – visual to intrusive across product range.
• Partial discharge testing, thermal imaging, oil samples etc.
• Systems testing and fault diagnosis.
• Installation of EAA sensors and required hardware.
• Perform site risk assessments and assist in producing method statements.
• Document test results and produce site work reports.
• Contribute to formulation of offers for site activities.
• Assist with works testing when necessary.
• Contribute to customer training activities.
• Promote company’s service activities, identify and pursue business opportunities.
• Participate in the OnCall rota system to provide emergency support to customers 24/7.
• Supervise personnel onsite (team members and sub-contractors).
• Liaise with installation/project managers.
• Proactively identify and communicate onsite opportunities for additional services, upgrades, or solutions that enhance customer operations and align with Schneider Electric offerings.

Important Criteria

• Produce site reports/test results within 2 working days of completing a contract.
• Complete time sheets and expenses on a weekly basis.
• Complete health & safety documentation on a weekly basis whilst in a supervisory role.
• Complete method statements & risk assessments within set timescales.
• Complete installations & maintenance against agreed timescales.

Qualifications

• Previous working experience of installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair of switchgear & associated plant.
• Experience working alone and as part of a team at UK, overseas and offshore locations.
• Customer/results focused with a ‘service’ disposition.
• Willingness to work at nuclear, military and offshore locations.
• Full driving licence.
• Well grounded in electrical safety principles & application for live HV networks.
• Academic qualifications (e.g. Degree/HNC) or relevant experience.
• Good experience of high voltage testing (415 V – 33 kV), CT magnetisation curves and CT primary injection.
• Experience of relay secondary injection (electromechanical and solid state relays) and VT primary injection.
• Experience of control circuit wiring testing & modification and mechanical/electrical function testing of 415 V – 33 kV switchboards & networks.

What We Offer

Competitive salary & bonus scheme, 28 days annual leave + public holidays, holiday buy & sell programme, pension scheme, employee share ownership programme, various health & wellbeing support options, gym flex, open talent market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), shopping & dining discounts, learning portal and much more.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.

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