Switchgear Commissioning Engineer
đź“Ť Nationwide (UK & Offshore Travel Required)
We’re looking for an experienced Switchgear Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist site services team delivering commissioning, testing and technical support across medium and high voltage switchgear projects.
This is a field-based role with nationwide travel and occasional offshore/overseas assignments.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for commissioning, fault finding, testing and maintaining switchgear systems up to 36kV across customer sites and manufacturing facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
* Commissioning and testing MV/HV switchgear (up to 36kV)
* Fault diagnosis, investigation and rectification
* Producing detailed technical reports and method statements
* Conducting on-site risk assessments
* Attending customer technical meetings
* Supporting and training customer site personnel
* Working independently on UK and offshore projects
This is a technically demanding role requiring strong self-sufficiency, particularly when working remotely without immediate factory support.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* Minimum 4 years’ experience in switchgear testing & commissioning
* HNC (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
* Recognised technical apprenticeship in switchgear
* Strong working knowledge of HV/MV safe systems of work
* Experience working on customer sites independently
* Excellent communication skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to travel extensively (UK, offshore & overseas)
Desirable:
* Degree in Electrical Engineering
* Specialist field test experience
* Strong product knowledge of MV/HV switchgear
About You
* Technically competent and solutions-focused
* Comfortable working alone or as part of a team
* Organised and methodical
* Customer-focused and professional
* Adaptable and resilient in challenging environments
* Physically fit for industrial and offshore environments
What’s On Offer
* Challenging, varied field-based work
* Exposure to complex MV/HV projects
* Opportunity to work across UK and international sites
* Ongoing technical development and training