Electrical Commissioning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in nuclear engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Hinkley Point C project. The role involves ensuring the readiness and quality of electrical systems, coordinating technical reviews, and managing handover procedures. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and experience in regulated industries, contributing to one of Europe’s largest nuclear construction projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong electrical, I&C, or electronic engineering background.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, or operational support.
• Proven background in regulated industries like nuclear or oil & gas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier-installed systems meet handover and commissioning requirements.
• Coordinate technical reviews and manage system handover procedures.
• Proactively identify installation faults and push for resolution.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Degree in engineering or science

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

About Assystem: At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. With over 55 years of expertise in regulated sectors, our 7,750 Switchers deliver cutting-edge engineering and project management solutions. Join us and become part of a global force working on tomorrow’s energy — one of the top three nuclear engineering companies in the world.

Why Join the Community of Switchers?

As part of Assystem, you’ll join a world-class team shaping the low-carbon energy future. Ranked among the top three nuclear engineering firms globally, your future team delivers key missions on iconic projects like Hinkley Point C. Be part of the journey toward a cleaner, more sustainable energy system.

Job Description

Job Mission

This is a site-based role, embedded within the HPC Project Team. You will ensure supplier-installed systems meet all handover and commissioning requirements. Your mission is to drive readiness, quality, and delivery in electrical system handover.

1. Coordinate technical reviews of EESR documentation and support walkdown inspections.
2. Manage and optimise system handover and takeover procedures.
3. Guide Joint Ventures in electrical EESR preparation and documentation.
4. Build and maintain the electrical system handover schedule.
5. Organise and lead walkdowns and punch list categorisation meetings.
6. Support resolution of EESR comments and punch list close-outs.
7. Proactively identify installation faults and push for early resolution.
8. Provide FTC, TFI, and TFM documentation for electrical systems.

Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical, I&C, or electronic engineering background.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, or operational support.
• Proven background in regulated industries like nuclear or oil & gas.
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Effective troubleshooting and fault resolution skills.
• Degree qualified in relevant engineering or science subject.
• Strong stakeholder coordination and influencing capability.
• Ability to work across multi-discipline project environments.

Desired Skills

• Chartered Engineer or equivalent status.
• Previous nuclear power project experience.
• Knowledge of safety case and substantiation processes.
• Familiarity with UK licensing and Intelligent Customer principles.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical engineering teams.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on one of Europe’s largest nuclear construction projects.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Join Assystem and contribute to delivering sustainable and innovative engineering solutions for the Hinkley Point C project. We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and fostering diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter!

Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.