Commissioning Engineer (EV Charging)
UK field based
Up to 65k
Job Purpose
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