Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Ready to power up your career? Join Applied Power Engineering as an Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer and become part of a forward-thinking team driving innovative energy solutions.

Salary: Negotiable – DOE

Location: Rotherham (S65 3SH), with travel across the UK

Job Type: Full – Time, Permanent 

About Us: 

Applied Power Engineering is an established, successful and respected business that provides power generation and emergency back-up systems. We work with some of the biggest companies in the country, providing them with comprehensive power solutions and ongoing support.

We are currently experiencing a period of sustained growth which reflects the changes made to our business strategy and plans for the future. We have a great opportunity for a Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer to work at sites around the UK.  

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – The Role:

As a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality power generation and emergency backup systems. Your expertise and hands-on approach will ensure smooth installations, effective communication with clients and colleagues, and a flexible response to rapidly changing project needs.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys taking ownership of complex engineering challenges. Your contributions will directly impact our mission to provide reliable, cutting-edge power solutions across the UK.

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the MD, this senior role of installation and Commissioning Engineer will involve:

- Installation of new hardware to existing installations including power and control cabling

- Provision of software for ComAp and DeepSea control systems

- Modification of existing power generation systems

- Develop system functional specifications and test specifications

- Fault diagnosis and rectification on generator control systems

- System testing to meet client and specification requirements

- Liaison with customers and other interested parties  

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – You: 

To be successful for this role you must:

- Educated to ONC / OND / HNC / HND level in one of the following engineering fields:

Instrumentation, Control or Electrical or be a time served Electrician looking to change career

- Have a background in power generation and experience in commissioning plc control systems

- Have good technical knowledge of switchgear and generator system controls for either / both gas / diesel engines using ComAp or Deep Sea controllers

- Be familiar with the principles of emergency generator operation & synchronisation, including knowledge of G59 and G99

- Knowledge of communication networks such as CAN, Serial (RS232/485) and Ethernet

- Knowledge of power generation / Battery energy storage systems and 3 phase electrical systems

- Hold a valid CSCS or ECS Card

- Full Valid Driving License

- PC literate with Knowledge of Microsoft packages such as word, excel and powerpoint

Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer – Benefits:

- 33 days of holiday including statutory holidays

- Enhanced pension contributions

- Company van, laptop, and mobile phone

- Corporate workwear and PPE provided

Application Process:

Don’t miss your chance to join Applied Power Engineering! Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Senior Electrical Commissioning Engineer.