Civil Engineering

United Infrastructure

1001-5000

United Kingdom

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.  

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.  Our company is split into two business areas:  

Utility Infrastructure –  Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.   

Social Infrastructure -  Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

## Tasks

The Electrical Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment at project sites. This role ensures that all electrical work meets design specifications, safety standards, and project deadlines while providing technical support to field teams and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

*   Perform installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, control panels, and power distribution equipment.
*   Conduct troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of electrical faults and ensure minimal downtime.
*   Review and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
*   Ensure compliance with national and international electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEC, IEEE).
*   Coordinate with project managers, designers, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.
*   Prepare technical reports, test results, and as-built documentation.
*   Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
*   Implement and enforce safety procedures and quality standards at job sites.
*   Provide technical training and guidance to technicians and junior engineers.

**The position involves nationwide travel, with works taking place throughout the UK.**

## Requirements

*   **Bachelor’s degree** in Electrical Engineering or related field.
*   2–5+ years of field experience (depending on job level).
*   Strong understanding of **power systems, protection, and control circuits**.
*   Proficiency with tools like **AutoCAD, ETAP, MATLAB, or similar software**.
*   Working knowledge of **PLCs, drives, and automation systems** is a plus.
*   Excellent **problem-solving, communication, and teamwork** skills.
*   Willingness to **travel and work in field environments**.
*   **Professional Engineer (PE)** or **EIT certification**
*   **OSHA Electrical Safety Certification**
*   **NFPA 70E / IEC safety training**
*   **HV/LV Switching authorization**

## Benefits

*   **Professional Engineer (PE)** or **EIT certification**
*   **OSHA Electrical Safety Certification**
*   **NFPA 70E / IEC safety training**
*   **HV/LV Switching authorization**

Please note that this role involves working on projects located anywhere in the UK. When working away from home, we provide hotel accommodation and a food allowance. A van and fuel card are also included.

Employee

Professional / Experienced

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.  
Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.  Our company is split into two business areas:  
Utility Infrastructure –  Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.   
Social Infrastructure -  Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.
<h2 id="tasks">Tasks</h2>
The Electrical Field Engineer is responsible for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment at project sites. This role ensures that all electrical work meets design specifications, safety standards, and project deadlines while providing technical support to field teams and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Perform installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, control panels, and power distribution equipment.</li>
<li>Conduct troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of electrical faults and ensure minimal downtime.</li>
<li>Review and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with national and international electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEC, IEEE).</li>
<li>Coordinate with project managers, designers, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.</li>
<li>Prepare technical reports, test results, and as-built documentation.</li>
<li>Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance activities.</li>
<li>Implement and enforce safety procedures and quality standards at job sites.</li>
<li>Provide technical training and guidance to technicians and junior engineers.</li>
</ul>
The position involves nationwide travel, with works taking place throughout the UK.
<h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2>
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.</li>
<li>2–5+ years of field experience (depending on job level).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of power systems, protection, and control circuits.</li>
<li>Proficiency with tools like AutoCAD, ETAP, MATLAB, or similar software.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of PLCs, drives, and automation systems is a plus.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.</li>
<li>Willingness to travel and work in field environments.</li>
<li>Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT certification</li>
<li>OSHA Electrical Safety Certification</li>
<li>NFPA 70E / IEC safety training</li>
<li>HV/LV Switching authorization</li>
</ul>
<h2 id="benefits">Benefits</h2>
<ul>
<li>Professional Engineer (PE) or EIT certification</li>
<li>OSHA Electrical Safety Certification</li>
<li>NFPA 70E / IEC safety training</li>
<li>HV/LV Switching authorization</li>
</ul>
Please note that this role involves working on projects located anywhere in the UK. When working away from home, we provide hotel accommodation and a food allowance. A van and fuel card are also included.

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