Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer
MPI Recruitment · St Albans, East of England
Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer at MPI Recruitment, based in St Albans, East of England, paying 16 - 20. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- 16 - 20
- Location
- St Albans, East of England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 5 days ago
- Closes
- 23 Mar 2027
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
Reference JOB-43086
About the role
The Company is a manufacturer of low voltage switchgear. The position of Electrical Test / Commissioning Engineer would be based between the Company premises located in St Albans and the clients project sites.
The ideal candidate should have experience in the electrical testing of LV switchboards including such items as protection relays, controls and metering. Experience of PLC systems would be an advantage.
The ability to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams is essential. The ability to test and demonstrate the operation of switchgear at client inspections, either at the Company premises or at project sites, is essential.
The main roles with this position include (but are not limited to) the following:
Electrical test of LV switchgear and control panels.
Carry out tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at the Company premises.
Carry out site acceptance tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at project sites.
Liaise with clients and their representatives during witness tests in the factory and at project sites.
Liaise with the Company Directors and Project Engineers.
Prepare test certificates and associated documentation.
Carry out wiring modifications when required.
Site card preferable but not essential (i.e. CSCS electrical card or ECS equipment installer card)
When not fulfilling the main role of electrical testing / commissioning, other duties would include the fitting and wiring of electrical power components together with the installation of main busbar systems within sheet metal enclosures when required.
The ideal candidate should have experience in the electrical testing of LV switchboards including such items as protection relays, controls and metering. Experience of PLC systems would be an advantage.
The ability to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams is essential. The ability to test and demonstrate the operation of switchgear at client inspections, either at the Company premises or at project sites, is essential.
The main roles with this position include (but are not limited to) the following:
Electrical test of LV switchgear and control panels.
Carry out tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at the Company premises.
Carry out site acceptance tests witnessed by clients and their representatives at project sites.
Liaise with clients and their representatives during witness tests in the factory and at project sites.
Liaise with the Company Directors and Project Engineers.
Prepare test certificates and associated documentation.
Carry out wiring modifications when required.
Site card preferable but not essential (i.e. CSCS electrical card or ECS equipment installer card)
When not fulfilling the main role of electrical testing / commissioning, other duties would include the fitting and wiring of electrical power components together with the installation of main busbar systems within sheet metal enclosures when required.
Reference: JOB-43086 · Posted 5 days ago · Closes 23 Mar 2027 · Listed via MPI Recruitment
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