Protection and Commissioning Engineer

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days' annual leave

Private medical cover

Pension with employer contributions 8%

Job summary

UK Power Networks in Crawley is seeking a Protection and Commissioning Engineer to ensure vital electrical installations are tested, proven and safely energised. You will be based in Crawley and report to the Lead Protection and Commissioning Engineer, contributing to a major Capital Programme portfolio and a reliable local network.

You will manage commissioning across multiple projects, test protection schemes, transformers and primary plant, review designs, develop commissioning plans,

Qualifications

• HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering required.
• Strong background in primary substations and cable/overhead-line systems.
• Experience in DNO operations and project delivery.
• Knowledge of construction safety and environmental requirements.
• Experience of CDM regulations and ISO 9001 quality processes.
• A full driving licence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willing to be flexible about working arrangements and hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage commissioning across several electrical projects from cold commissioning to energisation and completion.
• Review designs, develop commissioning plans, coordinate resources and resolve complex technical issues.
• Test and commission protection schemes, transformers, feeders and primary plant; check relay settings and maintain drawings & test records.
• Provide engineering and operational leadership to commissioning engineers and electrical fitters; mentor colleagues.

Skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join UK Power Networks as a Protection and Commissioning Engineer and help ensure vital electrical installations, plant and equipment are tested, proven and safely energised. Based in Crawley and reporting to the Lead Protection and Commissioning Engineer, you will make a visible contribution to a major Capital Programme portfolio while helping maintain a reliable network for the communities we serve.

Alongside a salary of £84,160 and a 3% bonus, you will receive 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, private medical cover, a personal pension with employer contributions of 8% or 10%, amongst other benefits.

• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• private medical cover
• a personal pension with employer contributions of 8% or 10%

You will manage commissioning across several electrical projects, from cold commissioning through to energisation and completion. Working with programme and project managers, designers, surveyors, construction teams, contractors and suppliers, you will review designs, develop commissioning plans, coordinate resources and resolve complex technical issues. You will test and commission protection schemes, transformers, feeders and primary plant, check relay settings, maintain drawings and test records, and ensure work meets design, quality, safety and environmental requirements.

• You will manage commissioning across several electrical projects, from cold commissioning through to energisation and completion
• Working with programme and project managers, designers, surveyors, construction teams, contractors and suppliers, you will review designs, develop commissioning plans, coordinate resources and resolve complex technical issues
• You will test and commission protection schemes, transformers, feeders and primary plant, check relay settings, maintain drawings and test records, and ensure work meets design, quality, safety and environmental requirements

You will also provide engineering and operational leadership to commissioning engineers and electrical fitters, mentor colleagues as they develop their authorisations, and support the safe delivery of a regional APP and Connections portfolio worth approximately £150 million each year. As an operationally authorised engineer, you may operate the network up to and including 132kV and sign off major installations as fit for service.

• You will also provide engineering and operational leadership to commissioning engineers and electrical fitters
• mentor colleagues as they develop their authorisations
• support the safe delivery of a regional APP and Connections portfolio worth approximately £150 million each year
• As an operationally authorised engineer, you may operate the network up to and including 132kV and sign off major installations as fit for service

You will hold an HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering and have a strong background in primary substations and cable or overhead-line systems, together with project delivery experience. You will bring primary or secondary operational experience within a DNO network, knowledge of construction safety and environmental requirements, experience of CDM regulations and ISO 9001 quality processes, and a full driving licence. You will be confident using Microsoft Office, able to solve problems independently and flexible about working arrangements and hours.

• You will hold an HNC or HND in Electrical Engineering
• have a strong background in primary substations and cable or overhead-line systems, together with project delivery experience
• bring primary or secondary operational experience within a DNO network
• knowledge of construction safety and environmental requirements
• experience of CDM regulations and ISO 9001 quality processes
• a full driving licence
• be confident using Microsoft Office
• be able to solve problems independently
• be flexible about working arrangements and hours

It would be advantageous if you understand UK Power Networks policies and regulatory obligations, hold full Authorised Person status at two or more voltage levels, belong to the IET and hold EngTech status while working towards IEng, or have a NEBOSH General or Construction qualification.

• understand UK Power Networks policies and regulatory obligations
• hold full Authorised Person status at two or more voltage levels
• belong to the IET and hold EngTech status while working towards IEng
• have a NEBOSH General or Construction qualification

The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical assessment and DBS check.