Electrical Commissioning Engineer Fusion & Remote Handling

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Culham; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £57,117 incl Specialist Allow­*

Up to 7% bonus

Excellent pension contribution

25 days annual leave + 2.5 privilege +

Flexible working options

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for remote handling projects. The role involves hands‑on work across cutting‑edge projects with potential travel to external sites, including locations outside the UK.

You will supervise technicians, prepare procedures and safety documentation, and contribute to engineering standards while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• A formal Electrical, Electronic or Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, BSc, BEng or equivalent).
• Experience delivering complex electrical systems in a practical engineering environment.
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings.
• Experience building, wiring and modifying electrical panels, harnesses and large cabinets or cubicles.
• Experience working in a safety‑critical or highly regulated engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning electrical systems to meet operational, safety and site requirements.
• Installing electrical hardware, control panels, cubicles, harnesses and cabling for remote handling applications.
• Lead the electrical commissioning activities across the RACE project portfolio.
• Preparing and reviewing commissioning procedures, method statements and safety documentation.
• Support manufacturing and assembly for electrical hardware and cabling systems.
• Carrying out inspections and quality assurance during equipment build and commissioning.
• Contributing to development of engineering standards and best practices.
• Supervising technicians undertaking electrical installation, testing and commissioning tasks.

Skills

Electrical systems

Schematic interpretation

Project supervision

Hands-on wiring

Safety-critical environment

Education

Electrical, Electronic or Engineering qualification

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to lead installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for remote handling projects. The role involves hands‑on work across cutting‑edge projects with potential travel to external sites, including locations outside the UK.

You will supervise technicians, prepare procedures and safety documentation, and contribute to engineering standards while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.