Assistant Commissioning Engineer

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Job Description

Assistant Commissioning Engineer

Do you want to launch your career in energy by supporting the commissioning of the high-voltage systems that power our world?

GE Vernova is looking for an exceptional Assistant Commissioning Engineer to join our Commissioning team based in the United Kingdom.

GE Vernova - The Energy to Change the World

With over 130 years of experience and proven innovation, GE Vernova is leading a new era of energy. We are electrifying the world while working to decarbonize it. Our name reflects our mission. “GE” carries a legacy of quality and ingenuity. “Ver” signals Earth’s lush ecosystems, while “Nova” nods to a new era of lower-carbon energy we are helping to deliver.

Focused on the future, GE Vernova is accelerating the shift to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy. We help customers power economies and deliver electricity vital to health, safety, and quality of life.

Electrification

Our Electrification solutions modernize grids, enable renewable integration, and strengthen energy systems. From software to power conversion and storage, we help create smarter, more resilient energy networks.

Let’s Talk about the Role

The Assistant Commissioning Engineer will support the technical testing and validation of critical substation equipment to ensure safe and efficient power delivery. You will work alongside experienced commissioning teams to execute daily site activities, maintain project schedules, and help bridge the gap between design specifications and operational reality.

Your Impact

·       Improving our site safety culture by promoting best practices and ensuring all work environments remain secure for everyone.

·       Creating essential site documentation, including risk assessments, progress reports, and technical queries to keep projects running smoothly.

·       Collaborating with project leadership to communicate technical deviations and ensure transparent, effective troubleshooting.

·       Developing your expertise through hands-on testing and validation of substation equipment, ensuring systems meet their design objectives.

·       Ensuring the timely delivery of commissioning tasks by managing your daily responsibilities in line with project goals and budgets.

Special Role Requirements

·       Able to travel extensively to and from projects and various field assignments.

·       Willing to work holidays, weekends and overtime as required by field assignments.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

You should be a motivated, hands-on engineering professional with a strong interest in power systems and a commitment to operational quality with:

·       The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal teams and external customers to achieve shared project goals.

·       The capability to perform testing and commissioning activities within high-voltage environments using industry-standard tools.

·       An understanding of power system equipment and how to validate their functionality against design specifications.

·       An expertise in working safely in construction environments, including the ability to work at height when required.

·       A keen interest in mastering modern grid software and expanding your technical knowledge of power systems.

A formal education or certification in Electrical Engineering is nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Where and how you'll work

This is a permanent, site-based position. You will be based at various project locations, providing you with hands-on experience in the field and the opportunity to see our energy solutions in action.

Our Culture

Every action shapes our future. That’s why our north star is a culture of impact, where everyone is empowered to thrive and achieve.

Addressing the urgent need to build a more sustainable electric power system while improving the trajectory of climate change emissions are global priorities, and we take our responsibility seriously. That is our mission at GE Vernova: continuing to electrify to thrive and decarbonize the world We play a significant role in leading a new era of energy.

Our technology helps generate approximately twenty-five percent of the world’s electricity today, and we are working to power the rest. If we want the future of energy to be different, then join us and be the difference. Together, we are the Energy of Change!

We're determined to be the best place to grow

We believe that strong careers are built on a variety of experiences, strong connections, and continuous development. We’re committed to providing you the tools to navigate and shape a strong career journey that aligns with a healthy work-life balance. No two careers are the same, and yours should reflect your personal and professional goals. Your people leader and trusted mentors will support you through navigating your journey.

We also prioritize fair pay, performance-based rewards, and wellbeing programs for you and your family. With opportunities to move across teams and functions, your career can keep evolving while sustainability stays at the core of everything we do.

Inclusion & Diversity 

We are passionate about creating an inclusive work environment. By valuing the ideas and contributions of a diverse workforce we help inspire others to grow, succeed, and raise the bar for everyone.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, GE Vernova is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both GE Vernova associates and applicants alike.

Join us at GE Vernova where results can be achieved by embracing a community of belonging.

Due to the high volume of candidates we receive, we will only contact successful applicants for the interview stage.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No