Project Engineer - Critical Power

Responsibilities

• Technical Project Delivery: Lead the design, specification, and implementation of temporary and permanent critical power solutions for Data Centres and Utilities clients, ensuring robust uptime and compliance with industry standards.
• Customer Engagement: Attend customer sites to scope requirements, provide technical support, and deliver solutions that meet the demanding needs of mission-critical environments.
• System Integration & Commissioning: Oversee the integration of generators, UPS systems, switchgear, and load banks. Manage commissioning and testing for critical power projects.
• Risk & Compliance Management: Prepare and review method statements, risk assessments, and ensure all work aligns with QHSE and safety standards.
• Technical Support & Troubleshooting: Provide advanced technical support to Aggreko Service Engineers and customers, including complex fault-finding, root cause analysis, and rapid response to critical incidents.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in service delivery, reliability, and efficiency of Aggreko's critical power products and solutions.
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce detailed technical documentation, project reports, and maintain accurate records for compliance and customer assurance.
• On-Call Support: Participate in a technical on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support for critical power issues.
• You'll have the following skills and experience:
• HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering (Degree preferred), or other relevant technical discipline.
• Electrical Apprenticeship or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Proven experience in critical power systems for Data Centres and/or Utilities (e.g., generator paralleling, UPS, switchgear, load banks).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to logically fault-find, diagnose, and recommend solutions in high-pressure, uptime-sensitive environments.
• Commitment to QHSE and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence. Willingness to travel and participate in an on-call rota.
• Why Aggreko? Here are some of the perks and rewards.
• A competitive salary and benefits package (including but not limited to pension plan, bonus scheme, and Life Assurance)
• Generous holiday entitlement, with option to 'buy' or 'sell'
• A focus on continued personal development
• Paid time off work for volunteering in the community
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which helps promote and support a healthy lifestyle
• Bring your energy. Grow your career
• Equal employment opportunity
• We are an equal opportunity employer. If you apply for a role at Aggreko, we will consider your application based on your qualifications and experience, and not on your race, colour, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

Additional Information

We're the global leader in providing energy solutions that help businesses grow and communities thrive. We work as a team and we're proud of the difference we make to customers, to local communities, and towards a sustainable future for the world. We're looking for a Project Engineer to join our Critical Power Team. The Project Team's covers UK and Ireland as such there will be a frequent requirement to travel and stay away from home.

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