At a Glance
- Tasks: Commission and mentor on exciting EV charging projects across the UK.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company leading the EV charging revolution.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65k, career growth, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to work on major projects and innovate.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in sustainable energy while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: HNC in Electrical Engineering and experience with EV charging systems required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
The Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for commissioning various EV charging infrastructure projects across the UK and mentoring young aspiring commissioning technicians. A strong understanding of EV charging systems, HV electrical infrastructure, and charger commissioning is essential.
Key Accountabilities:
- Mentor up and coming Test & Commissioning technicians.
- Carry out and document all tasks associated with the pre-commissioning / commissioning of EV charging equipment.
- Be responsible for handing over a fully operational EV charging system for acceptance by the customer.
- Ensure health and safety procedures and standards are followed on site.
- Ensure all health and safety documentation is filed, maintained and updated on site.
- Ensure commissioning schedules, handover and witnessing documents are updated, maintained, completed and filed / issued to project manager prior to project completion.
- Carry out factory acceptance testing when required, site acceptance testing and customer witnessing.
- Perform charger configuration, software setup, and connectivity checks where required.
- Carry out fault finding and diagnostics on EV charging systems and associated electrical infrastructure.
- Ensure sites are cleared of equipment and materials / products prior to handover / completion.
- To undertake any other duties as requested by senior staff within the company.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications:
- HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively.
- Computer literate with experience of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Good working knowledge of EV charging infrastructure and LV electrical systems.
- Experience commissioning AC and DC EV chargers.
- Ability to carry out electrical testing such as insulation resistance, continuity testing, earthing verification, phase rotation and functional testing.
- Experience fault finding on EV charging systems and associated communication networks.
- Understanding of charger communications and backend connectivity systems is advantageous.
- Capable of reading and interpreting electrical drawings and schematics.
- Ability to work with charger manufacturers' software and carry out minor configuration changes where required.
- Installation testing on LV distribution systems associated with EV charging infrastructure.
- Assist Senior Commissioning Engineers on major projects.
Commissioning Engineer (EV Charging) in England employer: Vantage Consulting
As a leading player in the EV charging sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment for Commissioning Engineers, where innovation meets sustainability. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide mentoring opportunities and a collaborative culture that encourages growth and knowledge sharing. Located across the UK, our field-based roles allow you to engage with diverse projects while enjoying competitive salaries and a focus on health and safety.
