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Senior Commissioning Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Senior Commissioning Engineer

Västerås, Sweden

Senior Commissioning Engineer

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.
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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is now looking for a Commissioning Engineer in Sweden (Västerås), or alternatively Denmark (Middelfart) and Finland (Vasa, Helsinki or Tampere) . You will be part of a dedicated and skilled commissioning team within our Grid Integration business - Nordic Cluster (Finland, Sweden and Denmark). As a commissioning engineer, you are accountable for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities in our projects (e.g. HV substations for utilities, industry, data centers, etc.). Besides site commissioning activities, role could involve planning and management of external commissioning resources, tendering support for commissioning activities, FAT support, etc.

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Variety of projects that we have within all three countries, as well as variety of commissioning and engineering tasks, gives you opportunity to have very good balance between office and site works, travelling, and your private life.

We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with, so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all requirements.

How you'll make an impact

  • Perform the testing and commissioning of HV & MV Substations, including HV/MV switchgears, power and aux transformers, AC & DC auxiliary systems, control & protection systems, etc.
  • Take part in pre-commissioning meeting, commissioning planning activities and documentation preparation (e.g. FAT documentation, Site ITPs & ITRs, Method Statements, Control programs, etc.).
  • Organize and perform FAT of C&P equipment in our test lab.
  • Follow the instructions of electrical safety and other HSE instructions in accordance with Hitachi/customer requirements.
  • Coordinate and plan on-site commissioning activities, including internal and external resources management
  • Support tendering by providing commissioning plan and time/cost estimation.
  • Act as commissioning leader/manager in particular projects, if appointed.

Your background

  • A bachelor's degree or above in electrical engineering or similar.
  • A few years of working experience with testing and commissioning of MV & HV substations.
  • Competence in testing & commissioning of switchgears and other key components/apparatus in substations.
  • Experience in settings/configuring and testing of the relay protection (e.g. RET series, or other vendors IEDs).
  • Overall experience in substation projects, from tendering, engineering or site commissioning.
  • Experience in commissioning of data centers substations is a strong plus (e.g. Microsoft, Google, Apple).
  • Competence about digital substations testing according to IEC 61850 is a plus.
  • Competence or experience in any other engineering or site role within substation projects is a plus.
  • You have a strong sense of safety, quality and responsibility and are willing to share knowledge.
  • You are fluent in English written and spoken alike. A good knowledge of Swedish language is a strong plus, as well as Finnish/Danish languages.

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply and join our Nordic Cluster commissioning team. Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today!

For more information about this role, please contact the recruiting manager, Branko Planojevic,
branko.planojevic@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-138320
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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