Electrical Commissioning Engineer

PAE Government Services Inc.; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is recruiting an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support the HPC project in the UK, focusing on commissioning electrical systems and ensuring safe, compliant handover to operations.

You will work with contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering and the commissioning organisation to achieve successful, well-documented commissioning outcomes while upholding nuclear and environmental safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fault finding and commissioning/return to service tests.
• Experience in high-hazard industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of commissioning activities for electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to commissioning planning and testing of Electrical Systems.
• Develop and execute commissioning procedures and test records.
• Support the project team to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, design teams and the HPC project delivery team.

Skills

Commissioning

Fault finding

Industrial safety

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive. Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family‑friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity: We employ the UK’s most experienced and skilled technical services professionals and have grown to over 8,000 people in locations across the UK – we provide the resources to turn great ideas into reality, and we offer capable and committed individuals the opportunity to shape their careers how they wish. Hinkley Point C (HPC) is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; HPC’s two EPR reactors will be capable of generating 3.26 GW of secure, low‑carbon electricity for 60 years, enough electricity to power around 6 million homes. In addition to the projects ‘clean energy’ benefits, HPC will create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

Amentum are currently recruiting an Electrical Commissioning Engineer who will help build successful collaborative relationships with contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering and the plant operational organisation ensuring success within your role while working within a team to successfully commission HPC on behalf of the NNB Commissioning Programme.

Key responsibilities

• Contribute to team meetings, liaise with the Project Managers for electrical deliverables and with Designers.
• Accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager/Snr Engineer in the NNB HPC Project team.
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities.
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning.
• Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests.
• Take part in the preparation and execution of site commissioning activities including supervision of contractor commissioning personnel on behalf of HPC to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems.
• Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project‑level objectives and milestones.
• Analyse, verify and validate commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning activities.
• Support HPC to ensure that the commissioning process meets nuclear, environmental and industrial safety regulatory requirements and that it reflects good industry practice in international safety and technical excellence.
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities for Electrical Systems.
• Carry out commissioning tests on Electrical Systems according to approved Commissioning Test Procedures.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, test records, and handover certificates are accurately completed and compliant with quality and safety standards.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

• HNC / HND or recognised equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline
• Demonstrable years of experience in undertaking fault finding activities, conducting commissioning / return to service / operational / maintenance tests
• Previous experience in high‑hazard, industrial environment

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

Disability and Inclusive Opportunity

As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.

We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format).

Requests for accommodation for any part of the employment process will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.