Electrical Service Engineer

Electrical Service Engineer

Full-Time 50000 - 60000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Install and maintain cutting-edge electrical systems while troubleshooting and upgrading technology.
  • Company: Join a leading company in electrical engineering with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities in energy and industrial sectors.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in power systems and work with advanced technology.
  • Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 Β£ per year.

Responsibilities

  • Install, commission, maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and retrofit MV/LV switchgear, 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 ABB VSD systems, including ACS1000, ACS5000, ACS6000, ACS800 and ACS880 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 ABB quality standards, IEC requirements and applicable international regulations, while delivering technical training and knowledge transfer.

Requirements

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience working with MV/LV electrical distribution systems (LV, 11kV and 33kV).
  • Proven experience commissioning, testing, maintaining and supporting MV/LV switchgear, 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.
  • Experience with ABB products and software, including PCM600, 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.
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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Service Engineer

Installation and Commissioning of MV/LV Switchgear
Troubleshooting of Protection Relays
Variable Speed Drive (VSD) Systems Expertise
Protection Relay Settings Development
Power System Studies (Short-Circuit, Load Flow, Arc Flash, Harmonic, EMC)
Fault Diagnosis on ABB VSD Systems
Technical Documentation Preparation