Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Carrington West; Scotland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a major UK nuclear commissioning programme. This contract role involves bringing critical electrical systems into operation on a flagship power project and requires hands-on testing, validation, and documentation.

You'll work with a collaborative team, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and supporting project milestones with comprehensive commissioning records and reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning, testing, and fault finding within electrical systems.
• Background in high-hazard or industrial environments is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning documents, test procedures, and validation plans.
• Plan and execute commissioning activities for electrical systems.
• Carry out commissioning tests per approved procedures and records.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Commissioning

HV/LV systems

High hazard environments

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering (Desirable)

Job description

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Hinkley Point C project

Salary - £70,000 to £75,000 + travel expenses / lodging expenses if required

Are you an Electrical Commissioning Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most significant and technically complex engineering projects?

This is a rare opportunity to join a major nuclear commissioning programme, playing a key role in bringing critical electrical systems into operation on a flagship power generation project. You'll be working alongside some of the industry's leading engineering professionals, gaining exposure to large-scale commissioning activities in a highly regulated environment.

If you thrive in a technical, hands-on role and want to be part of a project that will shape the UK's energy future, this could be the ideal next step.

Why Apply?

Few engineering projects offer the scale, complexity, and long-term career value of nuclear commissioning.

You'll be involved in the testing, validation, and handover of critical electrical systems across a major infrastructure programme, developing expertise that is highly sought-after throughout the energy, nuclear, and industrial sectors.

Working within a collaborative commissioning team, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of commissioning activities while supporting the safe and successful delivery of a nationally important project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing commissioning documentation, test procedures, and validation plans
• Planning and executing commissioning activities for electrical systems
• Carrying out commissioning tests in accordance with approved procedures
• Reviewing and supporting electrical system designs to ensure efficient commissioning and operability
• Liaising with project managers, designers, contractors, and commissioning teams
• Supervising contractor commissioning personnel during testing and commissioning activities
• Analysing, verifying, and validating commissioning results
• Producing technical reports and commissioning records
• Supporting project milestones and commissioning programme delivery
• Ensuring compliance with nuclear, industrial, environmental, and safety regulations
• Completing commissioning documentation, test records, and system handover certificates
• Identifying and resolving technical issues during commissioning activities

Technical Exposure

• High Voltage (HV)
• Low Voltage (LV)
• DC Systems
• Generator Systems

You'll gain experience working across a wide range of electrical systems including:

• 400kV systems
• 10kV systems
• 690VAC systems
• 400VAC systems
• 220VDC systems
• Control and instrumentation voltages

What You'll Bring

• HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Strong experience carrying out commissioning, maintenance, testing, operational activities, or fault finding within electrical systems
• Previous experience working in high-hazard or industrial environments
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Desirable Experience

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Previous experience within nuclear or highly regulated industries
• Experience with commissioning and system validation activities
• Knowledge of electrical system testing and operational readiness programmes

What's In It For You?

• Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects
• Exposure to complex electrical systems and world-class commissioning practices
• Long-term contract potential within a growing sector
• Valuable nuclear industry experience
• Collaborative and highly skilled project teams
• Excellent career development and future opportunities within the energy sector
• The chance to play a key role in delivering a nationally significant project