Generator Controls System Engineer

DTGen East Midlands, England 4 days ago

Type Contract
Pay Not listed
Work Remote
Experience 5 years experience

Generator Controls System Engineer focuses on oversee the construction of electrical control panels for generator and power distribution applications.

What the role involves

  • Oversee the construction of electrical control panels for generator and power distribution applications.
  • Load sharing, and remote monitoring.
  • System Surveys : Conduct detailed site surveys and inspections of existing mechanical and electrical generator equipment to assist in project design and proposals.
  • Commissioning & Testing : Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and carry out on-site commissioning in liaison with electrical contractors.
  • Repair complex mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
  • Fault Diagnostics : Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics to identify.

Skills and requirements

  • Experience : Minimum 3–5 years of experience in generator control systems or a similar electrical engineering role.
  • Technical Proficiency : Expert-level knowledge of ComAp controllers and software suites (e.g., ComAp PC Suite).
  • Electrical Design : Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems.
  • Standards : Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Be responsible for the full lifecycle of generator control systems, from initial site surveys and panel design to on-site commissioning and troubleshooting.
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