Electrical Commissioning Engineer

ZipRecruiter; St Albans; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of low voltage switchgear is seeking an Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer for a role based in St Albans. The position involves testing and commissioning electrical equipment, liaising with clients, and conducting on-site inspections. The ideal candidate will have experience with LV switchboards and have the ability to read schematic diagrams, ensuring high-quality test results.

Qualifications

• Experience in testing LV switchboards and protection relays.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams is essential.
• Experience with PLC systems is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Electrical testing of LV switchgear and control panels.
• Conduct tests at project sites and prepare test certificates.
• Liaise with clients during witness tests.

Skills

Electrical testing

Understanding electrical schematic diagrams

Client liaison

Job description

Job Description

MPI is looking for an ELECTRICAL TEST / COMMISSIONING ENGINEER for our client based in St. Albans

Contract: Temp to Perm

Salary: £16.00 to £20.00 / Hour

The Company is a manufacturer of low voltage switchgear. The position of Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer would be based between the Company premises located in St Albans and the client’s project sites.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the electrical testing of LV switchboards including such items as protection relays, controls and metering. Experience of PLC systems would be an advantage.

The ability to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams is essential. The ability to test and demonstrate the operation of switchgear at client inspections, either at the Company premises or at project sites, is essential.

The main roles with this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Electrical test of LV switchgear and control panels.

• Carry out tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at the Company premises.

• Carry out site acceptance tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at project sites.

• Liaise with clients and their representatives during witness tests in the factory and at project sites.

• Liaise with the Company Directors and Project Engineers.

• Prepare test certificates and associated documentation.

• Carry out wiring modifications when required.

When not fulfilling the main role of electrical testing / commissioning, other duties would include the fitting and wiring of electrical power components together with the installation of main busbar systems within sheet metal enclosures when required.