Control and Protection Commissioning Engineer (f/m/d)

High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) is a key enabler for a carbon-neutral energy system. It is highly efficient for transmitting large amounts of electricity over long distances, integration of renewables and interconnecting grids, opening for new sustainable transmission solutions. By joining the HVDC team in Germany (DEHVDC), you will be contributing to the energy transition in Germany and around the world.

The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems and service offerings keeps our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind.

As a Control and Protection Commissioning Engineer you will be part of HVDC unit. You will get involved to the later stages of system test in Hitachi Energy premises. You will lead the commissioning activities of Control and Protection and SCADA at customer’s premises. You will be part of the hand-over and trial operation of HVDC links. You will have a direct interface with our customers. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in HVDC technology, lead some of the most interesting projects in the energy field and you will have the opportunity to travel the world.

For this role we are looking for engineers with different levels of experience. Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements. Most important for this role is your personality a proactive attitude and willingness to learn and explore new areas. Good teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed in the role.

• →You organize and execute activities related to testing and commissioning work including responsibility for organizing test equipment.
• →You assist in technical discussions with the client and the client’s consultants.
• →You are well informed about the Scope and Division of Work .
• →You ensure that all changes are identified and communicated to the Commissioning Manager.
• →You assure that commitments to the customer are met and in accordance with the contract.
• →You support in tender work for commissioning scope.
• →You participate and analyze any disturbances that may occur on the system during the commissioning and operation.
• →You live Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent.
• Experience form Control and Protection or SCADA scope from design or testing project stages.
• Experience from AC sub-stations or HVDC technology.
• Experience in Commissioning work in plants of different sizes, complexities, and technologies.
• Experience with MACH, IEC61850, HVDC projects, programming of IED relays is an advantage.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to coach others in the commissioning area.
• Ability to work according to relevant legislations and standards but with a pragmatic and smooth way of working.
• Capacity to handle many parallel activities.