Generator Controls Engineer (design)

ERSG Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering business in South East England is seeking an experienced Generator Controls Engineer. This permanent, full-time role encompasses delivering control and commissioning solutions for generator and power distribution systems. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in generator control systems, solid understanding of electrical systems, and enjoy hands-on work with live projects. Applicants should expect to travel and engage directly with customers throughout the commissioning process.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Generator Controls Engineer.
• Solid understanding of LV and HV electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with generator controllers.
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and site support.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission generator control systems.
• Implement and test logic and protection schemes.
• Carry out site commissioning and performance testing.
• Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic and protection schemes.
• Support FAT and SAT testing of control panels and generator systems.
• Carry out site commissioning and performance testing.
• Produce I/O lists, control philosophies, and test procedures.
• Collaborate with electrical design, commissioning, and site teams.

Skills

Generator Controls Engineering

Commissioning experience

Troubleshooting

Customer interaction

Electrical safety standards knowledge

Electrical safety standards

On-site customer liaison

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ComAp generator controllers

Job description

Overview

Location: South East England

Travel Required

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive, DOE

The Role

An established engineering business is seeking an experienced Generator Controls Engineer to deliver control and commissioning solutions for generator and power distribution systems. This is a hands-on role covering system configuration, testing, and on-site commissioning.

The role suits an engineer who enjoys working on live systems, dealing directly with customers, and seeing projects through from design to final commissioning. This is not an office-only or software-only position.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and commission generator control systems
• Configure and troubleshoot generator controllers including synchronisation and load sharing
• Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for integration and fault finding
• Implement and test circuit breaker switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes
• Support FAT and SAT testing of control panels and generator systems
• Carry out site commissioning and performance testing
• Produce technical documentation including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test procedures
• Work closely with electrical design, commissioning, and site teams to deliver fully integrated systems

What We Are Looking For

• Strong experience as a Generator Controls or Commissioning Engineer
• Solid understanding of LV and HV electrical systems and switchgear control
• Hands-on experience with generator controllers such as ComAp or similar
• Knowledge of generator paralleling and grid-connected or islanded operation
• Familiarity with G59 and G99 requirements
• Good working knowledge of electrical safety standards such as BS 7671 and IEC
• Comfortable working independently and on-site with customers
• Willingness to travel for commissioning and support activities

Desirable Experience

• Remote monitoring systems and industrial communications such as Modbus or TCP IP
• Ability to review or edit schematics using AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN
• Electrical safety or HV switching certification
• Experience with renewable or hybrid power systems

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.