Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning Engineer Overview of Responsibilities

About Us Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

As an Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will lead the installation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems used in RACE remote handling projects. Working as part of a skilled engineering team, you will play a hands‑on role in delivering complex electrical equipment, ensuring it is installed safely, operates effectively and meets required standards. This role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of cutting‑edge projects and may include travel to external sites, including locations outside the UK.

• Testing and commissioning electrical systems to ensure they meet operational, safety and site requirements.
• Installing electrical hardware, control panels, cubicles, harnesses and cabling for remote handling applications.
• Lead the electrical commissioning activities across the RACE project portfolio.
• Preparing and reviewing commissioning procedures, method statements and safety documentation.
• Support manufacturing and assembly for electrical hardware and cabling systems.
• Carrying out inspections and quality assurance activities during equipment build and commissioning.
• Contributing to the development of engineering standards and best working practices.
• Take responsibility for commissioning activities, ensuring appropriate controls and documentation in place.
• Supervising technicians undertaking electrical installation, testing and commissioning tasks.

• A formal Electrical, Electronic or Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, ONC, HNC, BSc, BEng or equivalent)
• Experience delivering complex electrical systems in a practical engineering environment.
• Experience testing and commissioning electrical systems
• The ability to interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings
• Experience building, wiring and modifying electrical panels, harnesses and large electrical cabinets or cubicles
• Experience working within a safety‑critical or highly regulated engineering environment.

• A salary of £57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance)
• Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
• Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 2.5 privilege days and 8 bank holidays
• 3 days of site closure over the Christmas period
• Flexible working options plus family‑friendly leave provisions
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UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.

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As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit and further information can be found here.

£57,117 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

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Site Location UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire

Type of Employment Full-time

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