Electrical Installation Engineer
Glasgow, GB, G62 7LW
How you'll power our business as an Electrical Installation Engineer
At DTGen, we're committed to delivering reliable, innovative and critical power solutions that keep businesses, infrastructure and essential services running. As an Electrical Installation Engineer, you'll play a key role in leading and delivering the safe, efficient and compliant installation, testing, maintenance and modification of generator systems, LV electrical infrastructure and associated control systems across a wide range of sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, military, data centres, utilities and critical power environments. You'll combine your extensive electrical installation expertise with strong leadership and customer-facing skills, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
What you'll be doing
- Leading the installation of generator systems, from small standby units through to multi-megawatt installations.
- Installing LV distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, ATS panels, AMF systems, synchronisation systems and generator control panels.
- Installing containment systems including tray, basket, ladder rack, trunking and conduit.
- Installing and terminating power and control cabling.
- Carrying out modifications to existing electrical infrastructure and conducting pre-installation site inspections.
- Interpreting electrical drawings, schematics and technical specifications to ensure accurate project delivery.
- Supporting the installation, integration and commissioning of diesel and gas generator systems.
- Assisting with ATS and generator changeover installations, synchronisation and load testing activities.
- Performing electrical testing and inspection in accordance with BS7671 and completing all associated certification.
- Planning installation activities, coordinating labour and materials, and supporting project delivery against programme and budget requirements.
- Supervising engineers, subcontractors and apprentices, providing technical guidance, training and mentoring.
- Liaising directly with customers, consultants, principal contractors and site management teams to deliver outstanding service and technical solutions.
- Producing and reviewing RAMS, promoting safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with all health, safety and quality requirements.
What we'll need from you
- A minimum of 10 years' experience within industrial and commercial electrical installation environments.
- Extensive experience working with generator systems and critical power infrastructure.
- Strong technical knowledge of LV electrical systems, generators and associated control systems.
- Proven experience supervising site-based engineering teams and subcontractors.
- Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic capabilities.
- Strong understanding of DNO and IDNO requirements.
- Experience interpreting technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
- Excellent communication, organisation and customer relationship skills.
- The ability to work independently while managing multiple projects across various customer sites.
- NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation.
- City & Guilds 2391 (or equivalent) Inspection & Testing qualification.
- BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- ECS Gold Card.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
- First Aid at Work certification.
Why join DTGen?
At DTGen, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where individuals can thrive, develop their technical expertise and build long-term careers within the critical power sector. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile projects across the UK while contributing to solutions that support essential services and infrastructure.
What you'll get from us
- Opportunity to work on industry-leading generator and critical power projects.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Exposure to a diverse range of sectors including data centres, healthcare, utilities, defence and industrial environments.
- Ongoing technical training and professional development.
- Supportive team culture focused on safety, quality and excellence.
- Company benefits package (to be confirmed).