Generator Controls Engineer - Commissioning & Grid

Avk-Seg; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible / hybrid working

Training and career development

Health care

Bonus scheme

Job summary

AVK is seeking a Generator Controls Engineer to join the Power Services team in the UK. You will take ownership of implementing successful projects, delivering on time and to customer specifications.

You will design, commission, and troubleshoot control systems for generator and power distribution, with hands-on work on ComAp controllers and grid protection interfaces. Travel to sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems.
• Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys).
• Knowledge of G99 / G59 grid protection and interface requirements.
• Familiarity with generator paralleling, islanded and grid-connected operation.
• Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation.
• Delivery of projects on time, within budget and in accordance with contract requirements.
• Commissioning of control systems, performance testing and FAT/SAT testing on projects.
• Design, develop, and implement control systems for generator, power distribution and fuel delivery applications.
• Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics.
• Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization and remote monitoring features.
• Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver fully integrated control solutions.
• Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems.
• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.

Skills

LV/HV schematics understanding

Generator controllers experience

G99/G59 grid protection knowledge

Paralleling/islanded/grid-connected

Electrical safety standards (BS 7671/I

Tools

ComAp InteliGen/InteliSys

Job description

AVK is seeking a Generator Controls Engineer to join the Power Services team in the UK. You will take ownership of implementing successful projects, delivering on time and to customer specifications.

You will design, commission, and troubleshoot control systems for generator and power distribution, with hands-on work on ComAp controllers and grid protection interfaces. Travel to sites will be required.