Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Water Sector
Location: Guildford
Contract Duration: 6 months+, with potential for extension
Rate: Up to £600 LTD per day
Start Date: ASAP
You will work as an Electrical Commissioning Engineer on a major water and wastewater infrastructure project in the Guildford area, supporting a leading Tier 1 contractor within the water sector.
You will be responsible for the inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover of electrical equipment, instrumentation, and associated control systems. You will work closely with commissioning managers, site engineers, systems engineers, instrumentation specialists, subcontractors, and client representatives to ensure all commissioning activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, industry standards, and contractual requirements.
Roles and Responsibilities
·You will ensure compliance with company procedures, work instructions, quality assurance processes, health and safety regulations, and environmental management requirements.
·You will carry out the timely testing, pre commissioning, and commissioning of electrical equipment and instrumentation across water and wastewater treatment facilities.
·You will commission electrical systems associated with pumps, motors, motor control centres (MCCs), control panels, variable speed drives (VSDs), and associated plant equipment.
·You will undertake electrical inspections, testing, fault-finding, and verification to ensure installations meet design specifications and relevant standards.
·You will test and verify instrumentation, including flow, pressure, level, and other process measurement devices.
·You will work alongside Systems Engineers to check process control software, PLC/SCADA interfaces, control logic, alarms, interlocks, and operational sequences.
·You will undertake Authorised Person (AP) duties where appropriately qualified and formally appointed, including preparing, issuing, and controlling permits in accordance with site procedures.
·You will inspect completed installations and support client acceptance inspections to ensure compliance with technical and contractual requirements.
·You will prepare electrical and instrumentation snagging lists and ensure all identified defects are rectified and satisfactorily closed out.
·You will undertake electrical acceptance testing, functional testing, and takeover demonstrations ahead of operational handover.
·You will prepare, review, and complete commissioning documentation, including test sheets, inspection records, commissioning reports, and handover packs.
·You will ensure all commissioning records and technical documentation are completed accurately and accepted by the client.
·You will mark up electrical drawings to reflect site modifications and assist in producing accurate as-built drawings.
·You will coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to resolve technical issues, maintain commissioning programmes, and achieve project milestones.
·You will maintain high standards of workmanship, safety, quality, and environmental compliance throughout all commissioning activities.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
You will need to hold or demonstrate the following:
·An industry recognised electrical qualification at BTEC Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, or equivalent.
·A relevant electrical inspection and testing qualification, such as City & Guilds 2391 or an equivalent recognised qualification.
·Appropriate competence, authorisation, and experience to undertake Appointed Person responsibilities where required.
·Experience in electrical installation, inspection, testing, commissioning, and fault-finding.
·Knowledge of electrical systems, instrumentation, process control, and commissioning procedures.
·An understanding of permit to work systems, risk assessments, method statements, and electrical safety requirements.
·The ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, and as built drawings.
·Strong communication, problem-solving, organisational, and documentation skills

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