Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer

MPI Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MPI Limited seeks an Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer to operate between the St Albans premises and client project sites. The role focuses on LV switchgear testing, including protection relays, controls, and metering, with the ability to read electrical schematics.

Involved in witness tests and preparing certificates, with additional wiring and busbar duties as required. Experience with PLC systems is an advantage, and site-based testing at client locations will be routine.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical testing of LV switchgear including protection relays, controls and metering.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams.
• Experience with test certificates and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical tests on LV switchgear and control panels.
• Conduct tests witnessed by clients at Company premises or project sites.
• Execute site acceptance tests with client witnesses at project sites.
• Liaise with clients and project teams during witness tests.
• Prepare test certificates and related documentation.
• Carry out wiring modifications when required.
• Assist with installation of busbar systems in sheet metal enclosures when needed.

Skills

Electrical testing LV switchgear

Protection relays

Controls & metering

PLC systems

Schematic diagrams reading

Client witness tests

Job description

The Company is a manufacturer of low voltage switchgear. The position of Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer would be based between the Company premises located in St Albans and the clients project sites.The ideal candidate should have experience in the electrical testing of LV switchboards including such items as protection relays, controls and metering. Experience of PLC systems would be an advantage.The ability to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams is essential. The ability to test and demonstrate the operation of switchgear at client inspections, either at the Company premises or at project sites, is essential.The main roles with this position include (but are not limited to) the following: Electrical test of LV switchgear and control panels. Carry out tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at the Company premises. Carry out site acceptance tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at project sites. Liaise with clients and their
representatives during witness tests in the factory and at project sites. Liaise with the Company Directors and Project Engineers. Prepare test certificates and associated documentation. Carry out wiring modifications when required. Site card preferable but not essential (i.e. CSCS electrical card or ECS equipment installer card)When not fulfilling the main role of electrical testing / commissioning, other duties would include the fitting and wiring of electrical power components together with the installation of main busbar systems within sheet metal enclosures when required.