UPS Commissioning Engineer

Eaton; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a UPS Commissioning Engineer to join our UK team, focusing on South of the UK. You will commission large UPS systems, perform site acceptance testing, and configure remote monitoring.

You will engage with customers and internal teams to ensure safety and reliability, delivering high-quality technical support for hyperscale data centres. Candidates should be based in the South of the UK with electrical engineering qualifications and UPS experience, contributing to a dynamic,

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering is required.
• Experience with large UPS systems is preferred.
• Based in the South of the UK or willing to cover that region.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of large UPS systems and associated equipment.
• Site acceptance testing at customer locations and reporting.
• Setup and configuration of remote monitoring software; liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Three-phase electrical knowledge

UPS systems understanding

Industrial protocols (Modbus/SNMP/OPC)

PLC control programming

Education

HNC or higher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Tools

Power quality meters

Job description

UPS Commissioning Engineer

2026-10-09T00:00:00

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, GB, PE1 1

Any

Company: Eaton Corporation

2027-01-08T11:02:40.887

About Eaton

Eaton is a global intelligent power management company committed to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We make products for the data centres, utilities, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential and aerospace markets. Guided by our commitment to do business right, operate sustainably and help our customers manage power safely and efficiently, Eaton has a long-standing reputation for innovation and reliability.

In the UK, our Electrical division plays a critical role in supporting customers across key industries, including rapidly growing hyperscale data centre environments.

We are now looking for a number of UPS Commissioning Engineers to join our UK team, supporting the South East region. In this role, you will provide expert service to Eaton customers by commissioning large UPS systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in line with Eaton's safety standards. You will play a key role supporting hyperscale data centres, delivering high-quality technical expertise across commissioning, testing and system configuration.

Candidates need to be based within South of the UK.

What you'll do

• Commissioning of large UPS systems.
• Ability to understand on-line and line-interactive UPS systems.
• Ability to understand and create commissioning scripts.
• Carry out site acceptance testing on customer sites.
• Ability to use and understand power quality meters.
• Experience in thermography and reporting.
• Battery experience - VRLA and Lithium Ion.
• You will setup and configure remote monitoring software.
• You will communicate with key stakeholders on a technical level.
• Applies anti-static policies and procedures.
• Applies ECN process to all repairs.

Qualifications

Educated to a HNC or higher in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Skills

• Possessing three phase electrical installation or maintenance knowledge
• A good understanding of UPS systems is preferred
• Knowledgeable of industrial communication protocols such as: Modbus, SNMP, OPC, DDE, TCP/IP
• Knowledgeable of programming of PLC control systems (power control, generator control, SCADA or process control)

What we offer

• A dynamic and international work environment
• Opportunities for technical development and continuous training
• Career growth within a global organization
• A strong focus on safety, ethics, and sustainability

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Additional Information

Hiring Manager: Glenn Wallinger

Recruiter: Marta Moroz

HR Business Partner: Elizabeth Andrews

Function: Engineering

Work Type: Remote

Career Category: Professional

Job ID: 70168

Referral Program: Global Program

Locations: Slough, GBR, SL14DX; Bedhampton, GBR, PO9 3QL; Cambridge, GBR, CB3 8GG; Harpenden, GBR, AL5 1NL; Luton, GBR, LU2 8DL; Peterborough, GBR, PE68E2; Nottingham, GBR, NG17 5FB; Aldridge, GBR, WS9 8FS; Cwmbran, GBR, NP44 3AW; Redditch, GBR, B98 8YP; Titchfield, GBR, PO14 4QA; Cheltenham, GBR, GL51 6PN; Weymouth, GBR, DT4 9XD

Department: Engineering