Generator Controls System Engineer
Location: Midlands or South (Field‑Based Role)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Car Allowance
We're looking for a Generator Controls System Engineer to take full ownership of control system projects from design through to commissioning.
This is a field-based, hands‑on role for someone who can design, build, and deliver generator control systems in real-world environments.
The Role
You'll manage the full lifecycle of generator control systems — from site survey and panel design to testing, commissioning, and fault finding.
Key responsibilities
* Design and build electrical control panels for generator and power distribution systems
* Configure and troubleshoot ComAp controllers (InteliGen / InteliSys)
* Deliver synchronisation, load sharing, and remote monitoring solutions
* Carry out detailed site surveys of existing generator installations
* Support project design and technical proposals
* Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
* Lead on‑site commissioning alongside contractors
* Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical, and control system faults
* Interpret LV and HV schematics confidently
* Implement switching logic, interlocks, and protection schemes
* Ensure compliance with G99 / G59 grid regulations
What We're Looking For
* Strong experience in generator controls or power generation
* Hands‑on experience with ComAp systems
* Background in control panel design and build
* Experience with commissioning and fault finding on‑site
* Good understanding of grid compliance (G99 / G59)
* Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics
* Comfortable working in a field‑based role with travel across the Midlands and South
What's On Offer
* £60,000 - £70,000 salary
* Car allowance
* High level of autonomy
* Varied, technically challenging projects
If you want a role where you're trusted to deliver complete systems end‑to‑end in a field-based environment, this is worth a conversation
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