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Posted August 19, 2026 · 10 days agoLast seen August 28, 2026Est. expiry September 23, 2026

Senior Commissioning Engineer

About the role

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

IEC 61850Relay protection testingOn-site testingElectrical safetySubstation techProject collaboration

Education Level

Bachelor

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    Application review
  2. 2
    Phone screen
  3. 3
    Interview
  4. 4
    Offer
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