Electrical Service Engineer Cambridgeshire
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Role
Electrical Service Engineer
TypePermanent (Full Time)
LocationBedfordshire & Cambridge
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a skilled Electrical Engineer, playing a key role in delivering the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and project engineering support of Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) switch gear, protection relays, and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) systems. Working across a diverse portfolio of projects, you'll support critical power, distribution, and motor drive applications within the oil & gas, marine, and renewable energy sectors.
This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in challenging environments, contribute to complex engineering solutions, and help deliver reliable, high-performance electrical systems for customers across a range of industries.
Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.
What's in it for you?We want you to bring your full self to work - your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.
Your Role and Responsibilities- Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and retrofit MV/LV switch gear, protection relay and Variable Speed Drive (VSD) systems.
- Provide technical support and engineering expertise both remotely and on customer sites across the full service lifecycle.
- Develop protection relay settings and coordination studies, supporting safe and reliable power system operation.
- Contribute to power system studies including short-circuit, load flow, arc flash, harmonic and EMC assessments.
- Diagnose and resolve faults on VSD systems, including ACS
1000, ACS
5000, ACS
6000, ACS
800 and ACS
880 drives. - Prepare technical documentation, engineering drawings, testing procedures, work packs and method statements.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to define project scope, support bids and identify service growth opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, IEC requirements and applicable international regulations, while delivering technical training and knowledge transfer.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience) and proven experience working with MV/LV electrical distribution systems (LV, 11kV and 33kV).
- Proven experience commissioning, testing, maintaining and supporting MV/LV switch gear, protection relays and/or Variable Speed Drives (VSDs).
- Strong knowledge of protection relay configuration, power system studies and electrical fault analysis.
- Sound understanding of electrical power systems, IEC standards and electrical safety regulations.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and drive continuous improvement.
- Experience with products and software, including PCM
600, Omicron Test Universe, MNS/MNavigate and Asset Vision/Field Information Manager – desirable, not required. - Knowledge of AVR and excitation systems, industrial cybersecurity, and MV/LV switching operations – desirable, not required.
- Experience delivering projects within energy, industrial, marine or offshore environments, supported by relevant professional certifications – desirable, not required.
No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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