Test and Commissioning Engineer
Annual Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 plus up to 10% monthly bonus
Location: St. Helens with travel
Job Type: Full-time
Join a leader in electrical engineering and renewable energy systems, as a Test and Commissioning Engineer. This role is crucial for building and developing an in‑house testing department, ensuring the highest quality in our wide range of products, from bespoke digital substation solutions to repeat DNO protection schemes.
Day‑to‑day of the role
- Complete in‑house testing as scheduled.
- Develop in‑house testing standards, procedures, and documentation.
- Produce and deliver in‑house training material related to the testing of HV switchgear and protection and control schemes.
- Provide on‑the‑job training and guidance to junior engineers and trainees.
- Offer support to other departments such as engineering, production, and service by providing technical expertise in commissioning P&C schemes.
- Lead and organise customer acceptance tests in conjunction with the project's lead engineer.
- Ensure rigorous testing of high‑quality products.
- Collaborate with the engineering department to develop project‑specific requirements and test schedules.
- Work with key customers and DNO frameworks to meet all testing requirements.
- Check test documentation and give final approval of quality documentation before issuing to the customer.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Background in electrical switchgear (essential).
- Experience in the operation, maintenance, and fault finding of 33KV MV Switchgear (essential).
- Understanding and interpretation of protection and control schematics for HV equipment (essential).
- Demonstrable experience in commissioning HV switchgear, protection, and control schemes (essential).
- Knowledge of modern standards such as IEC 61850 and up‑to‑date technical knowledge in centralized protection and control (essential).
- 10+ years of experience in the electrical industry, ideally focusing on commissioning of HV Switchgear, Protection, and Control Schemes (desirable).
- Formal engineering qualification BEng within electrical engineering discipline. NVQ level 3 or above considered depending on experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive decision‑making skills.
- Results‑oriented with the ability to work at pace and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Proficient IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft suite programs.
- Management experience with skills in leading and building a team.
- Knowledge of industry best practices with the ability to develop processes and procedures for correct and safe testing.
Benefits
- Early finishes on Fridays.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- 24 days holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Wellbeing Committee.
- Free parking.
- Pension Scheme (6% employer contribution).
- Bereavement Leave.
- Enhanced paternity/maternity pay.
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