Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Full-Time 40000 - 50000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Octagon Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Commission and test electrical systems for exciting renewable energy projects.
  • Company: Join a growing engineering organisation with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Full-time role, career development, and exposure to advanced engineering solutions.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work on UK-wide and offshore projects with a dynamic team.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while solving technical challenges.
  • Qualifications: Electrical qualification and experience in commissioning or industrial environments required.

The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a growing engineering organisation supporting complex electrical and renewable energy projects across UK-wide & Offshore locations. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced electrical professional who enjoys commissioning, fault finding and working on technically challenging customer projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out electrical commissioning, testing and fault finding across LV, MV and HV systems.
  • Commission electrical panels, control systems, protection equipment and associated site systems.
  • Complete pre-commissioning inspections, functional testing and system verification.
  • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and commissioning documentation.
  • Support renewable energy projects including wind turbines and battery energy storage systems.
  • Identify and resolve electrical and control system faults during commissioning activities.
  • Complete commissioning reports, test records and customer handover documentation.
  • Work with customers, project teams and subcontractors across UK-wide & Offshore project locations.

Skills & Experience:

  • Recognised electrical qualification such as NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent.
  • Experience working as an Electrical or Commissioning Engineer within industrial, power or renewable energy environments.
  • Experience commissioning electrical panels, switchgear, control systems and protection equipment.
  • Strong understanding of electrical testing, fault finding and commissioning procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and electrical documentation.
  • Full UK driving licence required.
  • Strong commitment to health and safety with a professional customer-focused approach.
  • Willingness to travel and work on customer sites, including offshore projects where required.

What’s on Offer:

  • Technical role supporting projects across UK-wide & Offshore environments.
  • Full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.
  • Opportunity to work on renewable energy projects including wind and battery energy storage systems.
  • Exposure to complex electrical systems and advanced engineering solutions.
  • Career development opportunities within a growing technical organisation.
  • The chance to represent a specialist engineering business delivering critical projects across UK-wide & Offshore locations.

This vacancy would suit an experienced electrical professional who enjoys hands-on commissioning, solving technical problems and working with customers on major engineering projects. If you are looking for a job that offers variety, technical challenges and the opportunity to develop within the energy sector, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Octagon Group

Contact Details:

Octagon Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning
Fault Finding
Testing of LV, MV and HV Systems
Commissioning Electrical Panels
Control Systems
Protection Equipment
Pre-Commissioning Inspections