
Senior Commissioning Engineer
Senior Commissioning Engineer responsible for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in projects (HV/ MV substations, switchgear, transformers, AC/DC aux systems, control and protection systems, etc.). Participates in pre-commissioning meetings, planning and documentation preparation. Ensures compliance with safety instructions and Hitachi/Kunde requirements. Coordinates commissioning activities on site with project manager, site manager and design/technology lead. Supports bid proposals with commissioning plans and time/cost estimates. May act as commissioning lead in specific projects. Develops junior engineers by sharing knowledge and experience. Adheres to Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity. Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or related field, several years of commissioning experience in substations, on-site testing of key components, relay protection testing (RET670/REF615), IEC 61850 digital station testing an advantage, experience across substations from bid to laboratory testing and field implementation. Fluency in English; knowledge of Swedish, Finnish, or Danish is a plus. We offer collective agreement, flexible working hours, wellness benefits, career opportunities, mentoring, training, diverse workforce, parental leave compensation, employee benefits portal. Recruitment process is ongoing; applications encouraged promptly. Contact: Branko Planojevic.
Job Details
Responsibilities
- Perform testing and commissioning of HV and MV substations, including HV/MV switchgear, transformers, AC/DC auxiliary systems, control and protection systems
- Participate in pre-commissioning meetings, planning and documentation preparation
- Follow electrical safety and HSE instructions per Hitachi/Kunder requirements
- Coordinate on-site commissioning activities with project manager, site manager and lead engineer
- Support bidding with commissioning plans and time/cost estimates
- Act as commissioning lead in designated projects
- Develop junior engineers by sharing knowledge and experience
- Adhere to Hitachi Energy core values: safety and integrity
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in electrical engineering or related field
- Several years of commissioning experience in substations
- Strong onsite testing of key substation components
- Experience with relay protection testing (RET670/REF615)
- IEC 61850 digital station testing a plus
- Experience across substations from bid to lab testing and on-site implementation
Skills & Technologies
Education Level
BachelorBenefits & Perks
Recruitment Process
- 1Application review
- 2Phone screen
- 3Interview
- 4Offer

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