Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Nuclear

Wood Commissioning is recruiting for experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineers to support EDF at Hinkley Point C (HPC). Ideally based locally to the area, successful candidates will be engaged on a 12 month rolling PAYE contract working 40 hrs/week Monday to Friday at the HPC Site in Bridgwater.

The Role The HPC Commissioning Team is expanding in preparation for the commissioning of Hinkley Point C (HPC), the first nuclear power station to be built in a generation.

You will help build successful collaborative relationships with contractors, the HPC project delivery team, site engineering and the plant operational organisation ensuring success within your role while working within a team to successfully commissioning HPC on behalf of the NNB Commissioning Programme. To carry out the role of Electrical Commissioning Engineer, Engineers will normally be aligned to either HV, LV, DC or generator systems but will be expected to work across all electrical disciplines at times during the contract period.

This includes system voltages at 400kV, 10kV, 690

VAC, 400

VAC, 220

VDC and control voltages.

Our Clients and Projects    Designing the future. Transforming the world.  Hinkley Point C (HPC) is a first‑of‑a‑kind UK EPR nuclear construction project and one of the most complex engineering undertakings in Europe. The Commissioning Programme leads the transition from construction to operation, demonstrating to regulators that systems are safe, compliant and ready for service. The Electrical Commissioning Engineer plays a critical role in validating system performance through rigorous testing, verification and evidence generation.
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

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We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
What makes you remarkable?

Expected: HNC / HND or recognised equivalent in relevant Engineering discipline

Demonstrable years of experience in undertaking fault finding activities, conducting commissioning / return to service / operational / maintenance tests

Previous experience in high-hazard, industrial environment Desirable:

Degree educated or equivalent in Electrical discipline

Good communication skills and the ability to convey complex information to others

Delivery focus – either a track record of delivery or a delivery mind-set Demonstrable history of working within safety and quality cultures

Key responsibilities will include:

Contribute to team meetings Liaise with the designer Liaise with the Project Managers for electrical deliverables Accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager / Senior Engineer in the NNB HPC Project team Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning

Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a…