Electrical Commissioning Engineer

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.

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.

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

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
• 690
  
  VAC systems
• 400
  
  VAC systems
• 220
  
  VDC systems
• Control and instrumentation voltages

• 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

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

• 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