Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Amentum; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work on the HPC project, aligning with HV, LV, DC or generator systems and across disciplines as needed. The role requires developing commissioning testing and validation activities and collaborating with designers and project managers.

Based in the UK, you will drive safe, on-time delivery of electrical commissioning tasks on site and support the commissioning programme across multiple electrical disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent such as HNC) in Electrical Engineering.
• BS7671 18th Edition regulations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan works and support scheduling using planning tools like MS Project or Primavera P6.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to team meetings.
• Liaise with the designer.
• Liaise with Project managers for electrical deliverables.
• Accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager/Engineer in the HPC project team.
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to testing and system validation activities.
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure easy commissioning of plant items and systems.
• Plan commissioning and own a programme of commissioning tests.
• Supervise contractor commissioning personnel on site to achieve safe commissioning.

Skills

Electrical Commissioning

Electrical Engineering

Planning tools

Team coordination

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work on the HPC project, to carry out roles under the profile of Electrical Commissioning Engineer. Engineers will normally be aligned to either HV, LV, DC or generator systems but will be expected to work across all electrical disciplines at times during the contract period. This includes system voltages at 400kV, 10kV, 400VAC, 690VAC 220VDC and control voltages. The engineer must be able to work with plans and meet tight deadlines. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer will, acting under the direction and control of NNB GenCo. Key responsibilities will be: Main deliverables and objectives include:

• Contribute to team meetings.
• Liaise with the designer.
• Liaise with the Project managers for electrical deliverables
• Accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager/Engineer in the NNB HPC Project team
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
• Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests
• Take part in the execution of site commissioning activities including supervision of contractor commissioning personnel on behalf of HPC to achieve successful and safe commissioning of HPC systems
  Degree qualified (or equivalent qualification such as HNC + experience) in Electrical Engineering.
• BS7671 18th Edition regulations
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others.
• Ability to plan works and support scheduling including understanding outputs of planning tools such as Microsoft project or Primavera P6
  At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. We'll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed - today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities, Nuclear Power Programmes is one of the newest Business Units within the company and has been formed with the vision to support positive change and help shape the future of Nuclear Power. Operational throughout the UK and across continental Europe, we are seeking to expand our team on a variety of nuclear projects, which range in technologies and that find themselves at different stages of their development. To do this, we are seeking to continuously employ talented individuals to join our diverse team that are excited about nuclear projects and are committed to Net Zero, and Energy Security, Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration. We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work. When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.
People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you'd expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We're happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.