Electrical Field Engineer

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.   

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.This is a field based role covering Scotland / South East Scotland. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Performinstallation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems, including switchgear, transformers, control panels, and power distribution equipment.

• Conducttroubleshooting, diagnostics, and repair of electrical faults and ensure minimal downtime.

• Review and interpretengineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Ensure compliance withnational and international electrical codes (e.g., NEC, IEC, IEEE).

• Coordinate with project managers, designers, and contractors to ensure smooth project execution.

• Preparetechnical reports, test results, and as-built documentation.

• Conductpreventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Implement and enforcesafety procedures and quality standards at job sites.

• Providetechnical training and guidance to technicians and junior engineers.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 18th Edition

• C+G 2365 Level 3

• 2–5+ years of field experience (depending on job level).

• Strong understanding ofpower systems, protection, and control circuits.

• Proficiency with tools likeAutoCAD, ETAP, MATLAB, or similar software.

• Working knowledge ofPLCs, drives, and automation systems is a plus.

• Excellentproblem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Willingness totravel and work in field environments.

Preferred Certifications (optional):

• Professional Engineer (PE) orEIT certification

• Ability to work with heights

• OSHA Electrical Safety Certification

• NFPA 70E / IEC safety training

• HV/LV Switching authorization