Electrical Commissioning Engineer

First Recruitment Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group in Somerset is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to deliver commissioning on a major infrastructure project on a permanent basis. You will be part of a team responsible for commissioning across HV, LV, DC and generator systems, ensuring compliant test procedures and documentation.

You will collaborate with designers, project managers and site personnel, supporting commissioning activities, safety standards and timely handover of validated systems.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification required for engineering roles.
• Experience in fault-finding on complex electrical systems is essential.
• Experience with commissioning, return-to-service and maintenance tests is preferred.
• Experience in high-hazard industrial environments is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of electrical commissioning practices and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of electrical commissioning activities for a major infrastructure project.
• Build collaborative relationships with contractors, project teams, site engineers and stakeholders.
• Work within a commissioning team to ensure safe and successful electrical system commissioning.
• Support HV, LV, DC and generator systems and other electrical disciplines as required.
• Carry out commissioning tests across voltages up to 400kV and associated control voltages.
• Contribute to commissioning documentation, test procedures and system validation.
• Ensure documentation, test records and handover certificates meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Commissioning testing

Electrical systems knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Job description

Join a Major Infrastructure Project and Play a Critical Role in Electrical Commissioning Delivery!

Our Client has a requirement for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, who will be required to work on a permanent basis in Somerset.

Role Purpose:

• Support the delivery of electrical commissioning activities within a major infrastructure project.
• Build successful collaborative relationships with contractors, project delivery teams, site engineering personnel and operational stakeholders.
• Work within a commissioning team to ensure the safe and successful commissioning of electrical systems.
• Primarily support HV, LV, DC or Generator systems, while maintaining the flexibility to work across all electrical disciplines as required.
• Undertake commissioning activities across systems including voltages at 400kV, 10kV, 690VAC, 400VAC, 220VDC and associated control voltages.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Contribute to team meetings.
• Liaise with designers regarding electrical commissioning requirements.
• Liaise with Project Managers regarding electrical deliverables.
• Accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager/Senior Engineer within the project team.
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities.
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure plant and system layouts facilitate efficient commissioning.
• Contribute to detailed commissioning planning and take ownership of commissioning test programmes.
• Participate in the preparation and execution of site commissioning activities.
• Supervise contractor commissioning personnel where required to achieve safe and successful commissioning of systems.
• Provide information to assist Commissioning Managers in meeting project objectives and milestones.
• Analyse, verify and validate commissioning results and provide reports summarising commissioning activities.
• Support compliance with nuclear, environmental and industrial safety requirements while maintaining good industry practice and technical excellence.
• Develop commissioning documentation relating specifically to electrical system testing and validation activities.
• Carry out commissioning tests on Electrical Systems in accordance with approved Commissioning Test Procedures.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, test records and handover certificates are accurately completed and compliant with quality and safety standards.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or recognised equivalent qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience undertaking fault-finding activities.
• Experience conducting commissioning, return-to-service, operational and maintenance tests.
• Previous experience working within a high-hazard industrial environment.
• Strong technical understanding of electrical systems and commissioning practices.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.

Desirable Skills / Qualifications / Experience:

• Degree qualified or equivalent in an Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Good communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others.
• Delivery focused, with either a proven track record of delivery or a strong delivery mindset.
• Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality-driven cultures.