Electrical Commissioning Engineer: HV/400kV System Validation

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

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.