Electrical Systems Commissioning Engineer

BAE Systems; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

BAE Systems in Warrington is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Ships) to lead commissioning of complex electrical systems in a high-risk environment.

You will produce test and commissioning documentation, perform commissioning activities safely with limited supervision, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure project and safety requirements are met.

Qualifications

• Produce test and commissioning documentation for electrical systems.
• Experience with electrical distribution, fire protection, control and instrumentation systems.
• Knowledge of HV systems, PLCs, data communications and fibre optics.

Responsibilities

• Produce test and commissioning documentation for electrical systems.
• Carry out commissioning activities safely, with limited supervision.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure project and safety requirements.
• Deliver assigned activities in line with company policies, procedures and legislation.
• Contribute to commissioning activities involving electrical distribution, fire protection, control and instrumentation systems.
• Understand test and commissioning processes and work independently, liaise with stakeholders and mentor colleagues.

Skills

Electrical systems

Test documentation

Commissioning

High voltage

PLCs

Data communications

Fibre optics

Instrumentation

Safety procedures

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

You're expected to have completed 12 months in role prior to applying for an advertised vacancy and you should also discuss the internal opportunity with your line manager to ensure sustained business continuity and to further support your career development.

As a Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical (Ships), you will support the commissioning of complex electrical systems within a high-risk engineering environment.

Produce test and commissioning documentation for electrical systems

Carry out commissioning activities safely, with limited supervision

Liaise with stakeholders to ensure compliance with project and safety requirements

Deliver assigned activities in line with company policies, procedures and legislation

Contribute to commissioning activities involving electrical distribution, fire protection, control and instrumentation systems

HNC in Electrical Engineering or equivalent relevant experience

Experience producing test documentation and technical reports, interpreting engineering drawings and using appropriate test equipment for electrical testing

Knowledge of electrical control, instrumentation and high-voltage systems, including power plants, motors, distribution and fire protection systems

Knowledge of instrumentation technologies, including low-voltage control, PLCs, data communications and fibre optics

Experience commissioning complex systems, with a strong understanding of safety procedures in high-risk environments and nuclear site authorisation conditions

Understanding of test and commissioning processes, with the ability to work independently, liaise with stakeholders and support and mentor colleagues

You will join the Tech Cell Electrical team at the start of a major phase of the Dreadnought Submarine programme, one of the UK's biggest and most complex engineering programmes. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project and may travel to support Factory Acceptance Tests. Relocation support is available across Submarines roles, subject to eligibility criteria.