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About this Generator Controls Engineer role at AVK

AVK · Lenham, England, United Kingdom

At AVK we are looking for a Generator Controls Engineer to join our Power Services team.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for taking total responsibility for the implementation of a Successful Project to ensure it is delivered on time, within budget and meets the customer specifications and expectations.

About Us

At AVK, we power tomorrow’s data.

We are the largest and fastest-growing supplier of innovative power solutions for data centres, AI infrastructure and leading organisations across the UK and Europe.

As a team, we are transforming the way the data centre industry connects to and consumes energy by developing innovative and sustainable solutions. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Development and creation of project specific engineering documentation.
  • Delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and in accordance with the technical requirements of the contract.
  • Commissioning of control systems, performance testing and carry out factory and site acceptance tests on projects when required.
  • Design, develop, and implement control systems for generator, power distribution and fuel delivery applications.
  • Read and interpret LV and HV electrical schematics for system integration and fault diagnostics.
  • Configure and troubleshoot ComAp generator controllers, including synchronization, load sharing, and remote monitoring features.
  • Collaborate with electrical design engineers, site engineers, and commissioning teams to deliver fully integrated control solutions.
  • Support site commissioning and FAT/SAT testing of control panels and generator systems.
  • Prepare detailed technical documentation, including I/O lists, control philosophies, and test protocols.

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of LV and HV schematics, switchgear control, and protection systems.
  • Hands-on experience with ComAp generator controllers (InteliGen, InteliSys, etc.).
  • Knowledge of G99 / G59 grid protection and interface requirements.
  • Familiarity with generator paralleling, islanded and grid-connected operation.
  • Working knowledge of electrical safety standards, including BS 7671 and IEC standards.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support activities.

Benefits

  • Salary of up to £50,000
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Flexible / hybrid working options
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Health Care
  • Bonus Scheme

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How this Controls Engineer salary compares

This role pays $67,039/yrbelow the typical range for Controls Engineer roles.

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Typical range $130,000–$185,000/yr, from 162 comparable Controls Engineer listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Controls Engineer salary insights →

About AVK

For over 30 years AVK have been providing Generator & UPS solutions for mission critical services and systems.

No matter the scale or how challenging. We can design any system containing UPS systems, standby generators, switch gear & control systems around your requirements, in the present and for the future.

We have offices and service hubs across the UK and Europe with a unique ability to design, manufacture, install and service standby power systems. AVK-SEG was founded in 1989 and were initially the UK specialists for both the AVK and SEG product ranges including protection relays for grid applications. We quickly established a reputation as experts in Diesel Rotary UPS systems (DRUPS), which became our core business for a number of years. We recognised early the shift in the marketplace towards Static power protection systems, and set up an exclusive partnership agreement with one of Europe’s largest manufacturers to supply and maintain large numbers of their equipment in the UK, which enabled us to build on our reputation but also increase our brand recognition.

More and more of the large-scale projects we were involved in required Diesel Generator sets in addition to the UPS we offered, and as the trust in our team and experience continued to grow, we were approached by a number of clients to take on further responsibilities for their critical power systems. To meet these demands for a ‘one stop shop’ we expanded our offering to include other products that complete a power protection package – Generators, UPS, Switchgear, Relays and Controls. A number of global manufacturers were keen to work with us, and with their support, we were able to diversify our offering and open up a range of business opportunities. Initial success delivering LV projects for Telecoms quickly grew into massive successes delivering large scale HV multi-module projects for Data Centres and various campus sites, enabling us to become the UK’s leader in critical power solutions.

Our clients rely on us to deliver best-in-class solutions to complex power challenges – driving us to constantly grow and develop both our product and service offerings to meet their needs. To that end, with an increasing drive towards sustainability, recent years have seen us partner with other industry leaders to grow our expertise in sustainable power solutions such as gas generators and battery storage systems – both of which help our clients to not only save money but increase their revenue streams.

Over thirty years down the line, AVK are one of the most trusted power solutions providers across the UK and Europe, but we haven’t lost track of our beginnings. Our unique ability to design, manufacture, install and service standby power systems across a number of sectors sees us at the forefront of the industry – a position we strive to maintain – with the same determination to deliver for our clients and the same drive to succeed.

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