Generator Controls Engineer - Grid & ComAp Expert

Jobtailor; Lenham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a specialist to lead control-system design and delivery for generator and power-distribution projects. You will implement and commission control panels, read complex LV/HV schematics, and ensure compliance with safety standards across sites.

Responsibilities include project documentation, FAT/SAT testing, and collaboration with engineers and site teams to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems.
• Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys, etc.).
• 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.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities.

Responsibilities

• Take total responsibility for implementing successful projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to customer specifications and expectations.
• Develop and create project-specific engineering documentation.
• Deliver projects in accordance with contractual technical requirements.
• Commission control systems and conduct performance testing, FAT/SAT when required.
• 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, load sharing, and remote monitoring features.
• Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver integrated control solutions.
• Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems.
• Prepare technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.

Skills

LV & HV schematics

ComAp InteliGen

ComAp InteliSys

Grid protection knowledge

Generator paralleling

Load sharing configuration

Remote monitoring configuration

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Independent work

Communication

Tools

ComAp InteliGen

ComAp InteliSys

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a specialist to lead control-system design and delivery for generator and power-distribution projects. You will implement and commission control panels, read complex LV/HV schematics, and ensure compliance with safety standards across sites.

Responsibilities include project documentation, FAT/SAT testing, and collaboration with engineers and site teams to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.