Electrical Commissioning Engineer for RACE Projects

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

excellent pension

7% bonus potential

25 days annual leave + 2.5 privilege +

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer for the RACE project portfolio. You will lead the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring safety, quality and compliance, with potential travel to external sites.

The role includes supervising technicians and developing procedures, with a strong focus on safety-critical engineering environments and on-site delivery five days a week.

Qualifications

• Formal Electrical, Electronic or Engineering qualification.
• Experience delivering complex electrical systems in engineering environments.
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience building/wiring electrical panels, harnesses and large cabinets.

Responsibilities

• Test and commission electrical systems to meet safety and site requirements.
• Install electrical hardware, control panels, cubicles, harnesses and cabling for remote handling.
• Lead electrical commissioning activities across project portfolio.
• Prepare and review commissioning procedures, method statements and safety docs.
• Support manufacturing and assembly of electrical hardware and cabling.
• Carry out inspections and QA during build and commissioning.
• Contribute to engineering standards and best practices.
• Take responsibility for commissioning activities with proper controls.
• Supervise technicians performing electrical installation, testing and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical systems experience

Schematic interpretation

Panel wiring experience

Safety-critical environment

Education

City & Guilds / ONC / HNC / BSc / BEng or equivalent

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer for the RACE project portfolio. You will lead the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems, ensuring safety, quality and compliance, with potential travel to external sites.

The role includes supervising technicians and developing procedures, with a strong focus on safety-critical engineering environments and on-site delivery five days a week.