Electrical Commissioning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses

Lodging expenses

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work on the Hinkley Point C project in the UK. You will help bring critical electrical systems into operation on a flagship nuclear programme, collaborating with industry-leading engineers and regulatory teams.

You will plan and execute commissioning activities, run tests, produce documentation and handover records, and ensure compliance with nuclear, industrial, environmental and safety requirements throughout the programme.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop commissioning documentation, test procedures, and validation plans.
• Plan and execute commissioning activities for electrical systems.
• Carry out commissioning tests in accordance with approved procedures.
• Reviewing and supporting electrical system designs to ensure efficient commissioning and operability.
• Liaise with project managers, designers, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Supervising contractor commissioning personnel during testing and commissioning activities.
• Analyse, verify, and validate commissioning results.
• Produce technical reports and commissioning records.
• Support project milestones and commissioning programme delivery.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear, industrial, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Complete commissioning documentation, test records, and system handover certificates.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during commissioning activities.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent

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

As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you'll support the delivery of commissioning activities across a variety of electrical systems, helping to ensure they are safely tested, validated, and prepared for operation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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

Engineers will typically specialise in one of the following areas but will have opportunities to work across multiple disciplines throughout the project:

• 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

The following would be advantageous:

• 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