Electrical Commissioning Engineer Hinkley Point C project Salary - 70,000 to 75,000 + travel expenses / lodging expenses if required Are you an Electrical Commissioning Engineer looking to work on one of the UK's most significant and technically complex engineering projects? This is a rare opportunity to join a major nuclear commissioning programme, playing a key role in bringing critical electrical systems into operation on a flagship power generation project. You'll be working alongside some of the industry's leading engineering professionals, gaining exposure to large-scale commissioning activities in a highly regulated environment. If you thrive in a technical, hands-on role and want to be part of a project that will shape the UK's energy future, this could be the ideal next step. Why Apply? Few engineering projects offer the scale, complexity, and long-term career value of nuclear commissioning. You'll be involved in the testing, validation, and handover of critical electrical systems across a major infrastructure programme, developing expertise that is highly sought-after throughout the energy, nuclear, and industrial sectors. Working within a collaborative commissioning team, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of commissioning activities while supporting the safe and successful delivery of a nationally important project.
What You'll Be Doing:
As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you'll support the delivery of commissioning activities across a variety of electrical systems, helping to ensure they are safely tested, validated, and prepared for operation.
Your responsibilities will include:
·Developing commissioning documentation, test procedures, and validation plans ·Planning and executing commissioning activities for electrical systems ·Carrying out commissioning tests in accordance with approved procedures ·Reviewing and supporting electrical system designs to ensure efficient commissioning and operability ·Liaising with project managers, designers, contractors, and commissioning teams ·Supervising contractor commissioning personnel during testing and commissioning activities ·Analysing, verifying, and validating commissioning results ·Producing technical reports and commissioning records ·Supporting project milestones and commissioning programme delivery ·Ensuring compliance with nuclear, industrial, environmental, and safety regulations ·Completing commissioning documentation, test records, and system handover certificates ·Identifying and resolving technical issues during commissioning activities Technical Exposure Engineers will typically specialise in one of the following areas but will have opportunities to work across multiple disciplines throughout the project: ·High Voltage (HV) ·Low Voltage (LV) ·DC Systems ·Generator Systems You'll gain experience working across a wide range of electrical systems including: ·400kV systems ·10kV systems ·690VAC systems ·400VAC systems ·220VDC systems ·Control and instrumentation voltages What You'll Bring ·HNC, HND, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline ·Strong experience carrying out commissioning, maintenance, testing, operational activities, or fault finding within electrical systems ·Previous experience working in high-hazard or industrial environments ·Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: ·Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering ·Previous experience within nuclear or highly regulated industries ·Experience with commissioning and system validation activities ·Knowledge of electrical system testing and operational readiness programmes What's In It For You? ·Opportunity to work on one of the UK's largest infrastructure projects ·Exposure to complex electrical systems and world-class commissioning practices ·Long-term contract potential within a growing sector ·Valuable nuclear industry experience ·Collaborative and highly skilled project teams ·Excellent career development and future opportunities within the energy sector ·The chance to play a key role in delivering a nationally significant project Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're an Electrical Commissioning Engineer looking to expand your expertise within a major nuclear programme and work on a project of unparalleled scale and complexity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team delivering one of the UK's most important engineering projects. Discipline(s): Nuclear
Job type: Permanent - Full Time
