Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer

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

Salary: £30,000 to £50,000 (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.

Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer - The Role:

As a Junior Commissioning Engineer, you will work alongside an experienced Commissioning Engineer to test, configure, and commission generator sets, switchboards, and bespoke software. With mentorship and hands-on involvement, you’ll help ensure our backup power systems meet expectations.

Our projects range from single generator setups to complex systems with multiple generators, MV/HV switchboards, load management, and fuel systems. This role involves travel across the country, providing exposure to diverse industry sectors and opportunities to grow within a dynamic company.

Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Key Responsibilities:

- 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

Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer - You:

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

- 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

- An interest in developing their electrical control capabilities of switchgear and generator system controls for either / both gas / diesel engines using ComAp or Deep Sea controllers

- 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

- Full Valid Driving Licence

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

Ongoing Qualifications, Skills, Training & Experience:

A full training package will be provided to develop your skills and capability in the role and will cover:

- Power generation and switchgear

- ComAp /DeepSea control systems and HMI / SCADA systems

- Developing your technical knowledge of gas and/or diesel generators

- The principles of generator operation & mains synchronisation, including knowledge of G59 and G99

You will also be trained in the following: First Aid at work, SSSTS / SMSTS for site supervision / management, CDM Regulations, Electricity at Work

Junior 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 Junior Electrical Commissioning Engineer.