CareerPlan

Senior Commissioning Engineer - Electrical

Barrow, England, GBFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Commissioning and testing of first-of-class electrical power and distribution systems for the next generation Dreadnought submarines.

Role type

Senior Commissioning Engineer (Electrical)

Builds

Electrical power and distribution plant for SSBNs

Domain

Defence / Nuclear Submarines

Required skills

AC and DC electrical generation and power distribution systems, electrical distribution systems, fire protection systems, electrical testing, instrumentation systems (ESD, Low Voltage Control, Data Communications, PLCs, Fibre Optics), safety controls in high-risk environments, Nuclear Site Licence and Authorisation Conditions awareness

Preferred skills

Test & Commissioning business contribution understanding

Technologies

PLCs, Fibre Optics

Responsibilities

Carry out commissioning and testing activities with limited supervision in a high-risk environment, Liaise with Engineering, Royal Navy, MOD and Build Operations teams, Research, author and review design and test documentation, Maintain full and accurate records of all work activities, Support and mentor less experienced team members, Represent the company during Factory Acceptance Tests, offsite testing, contractor sea trials and other outworking activities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC