Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Astute People; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Generator Servicing company is seeking a Generator Commissioning Engineer for a field-based role across the UK. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years experience in generator commissioning, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach. Offering a competitive salary starting from £50,000 and benefits including overtime and a company van.

Benefits

Overtime

Company van

Progression and training opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' hands-on experience in generator commissioning and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of diesel and gas generator operations.
• Competent in G99 protection relay and secondary injection testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage generator installation and commissioning projects onsite.
• Perform generator pre-commissioning and final commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections of generator equipment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Apprentice trained engineer in relevant engineering subject

Job description

Astute's Power Servicing team is partnering with a leading Generator Servicing company to recruit a Generator Commissioning Engineer for a UK wide field-based role.

The Generator Commissioning Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 + benefits.

Responsibilities and duties of the Generator Commissioning Engineer

• Lead and manage generator installation and commissioning projects onsite.
• Perform generator pre-commissioning, final commissioning, and fault diagnostics.
• Install, replace, and upgrade generator control systems, including ATS and switchgear.
• Troubleshoot and repair diesel and gas generators efficiently.
• Conduct site surveys and inspections of mechanical and electrical generator equipment.
• Carry out protection relay and metering testing (G99 compliance).
• Perform site efficiency testing on gas generator plants.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Apprentice trained engineer in relevant engineering subject
• Minimum 3-5 years' hands-on experience in generator commissioning and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of diesel and gas generator operations and associated components
• Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Competent in G99 protection relay and secondary injection testing.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Personal skills

• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
• Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organisational skills.

Salary and benefits of the Generator Commissioning Engineer role

Salary starting from £50,000

Benefits package including overtime and company van

Progression and Training opportunities

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation.