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Commissioning Engineer

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Stone, Staffordshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Astute are partnered with Capula, part of the Dalkia Group, a long-established and highly reputable system integration specialist operating across energy, water, renewables and manufacturing sectors. Due to continued growth, Capula are looking for a Commissioning Engineer to join their Energy division, based from Stone with regular travel to UK client sites.

This is a hands-on role focused on the testing and commissioning of electrical automation and control systems, ranging from system upgrades to full turnkey installations.

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring systems are tested, validated, and ready for operation, working closely with engineering and site teams.

Responsibilities and duties of the Commissioning Engineer role

As the Commissioning Engineer, you will be:

Carrying out site acceptance testing (SAT) and commissioning activities
Supporting factory acceptance testing (FAT)
Supervising installation work on client sites
Ensuring all work meets technical and safety standards
Producing and managing commissioning documentation and test records
Marking up drawings and schematics with site changes
Developing and reviewing test and commissioning procedures
Deploying and verifying configuration files (PLC, SCADA, RTU, IEDs, networks)
Supporting site preparation, materials, and equipment setup
Managing commissioning tools, spares, and test equipment
Carrying out fault finding and resolving system issues
Managing LOTO and safe isolation procedures on site

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Background in Electrical Engineering or similar discipline
Experience in test and commissioning of electrical/control systems
Strong fault-finding skills on electrical and electronic systems
Understanding of SCADA, PLCs, and substation control systems
Knowledge of communication networks (Ethernet, fibre, serial systems)
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
Understanding of electrical safety and LOTO procedures
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travelDesirable:

18th Edition (BS7671) and C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing
Experience on National Grid substations
Knowledge of substation secondary systems
Experience writing test and commissioning documentation 

Personal Skills

The Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Technically strong with a hands-on approach
Analytical and methodical in problem solving
A clear communicator with site teams and clients
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
Flexible with travel and site-based work

Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
28 days holiday + bank holidays
Flexible working arrangements
Pension scheme
Life assurance
Private healthcare
Lifestyle screening
Salary sacrifice schemes
Mental health assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Support toward professional registration (IEng / CEng) and paid membership fees
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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