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Experienced Commissioning Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Experienced Commissioning Engineer

Fredericia, Denmark

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Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

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Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

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.

You will be part of a dedicated and skilled commissioning team within our Grid Integration business - Nordic Cluster (Sweden, Finland & 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.). We are looking for a variety of people to join our team so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with. Since we are delivering a variety of interesting projects in substation business (within Denmark, Sweden, Finland and some export projects also), this gives you opportunity to try and prove yourself in different engineering roles and to have a good balance between office and site works, travelling, and your private life.

Your responsibilities

  • Perform the testing & commissioning of HV & MV Substations, including HV/MV switchgears, transformers, AC&DC Aux systems, control & protection systems, etc.
  • Takes part in pre-commissioning meeting, planning and documentation preparation.
  • Follow the instructions of electrical safety and other HSE instructions in accordance with Hitachi/customer requirements.
  • Coordinate the on-site commissioning activities together with Project Manager, Site Manager and Project Manager Engineering.
  • Support tendering by providing commissioning plan and time/cost estimation.
  • Will act as commissioning leader/manager in particular projects, if appointed.

Your background

  • A Bachelor's Degree or above in the area of electrical engineering or similar
  • Minimum 2 years of working experience with commissioning of Substations.
  • Competence on the on-site testing of HV substation, such as settings and testing of the relay protection (e.g. RET670/REF615)
  • Experience and knowledge of testing in digital stations according to IEC 61850 is a plus.
  • Experience in Substation Engineering projects from tendering stage all the way to lab testing and on-site implementation.
  • You have a strong sense of safety, quality and responsibility and are willing to share knowledge & experience.
  • You are fluent in English written and spoken alike. Knowledge of Danish language, or Swedish, Finish languages is a strong plus.

Ready for a new exciting challenge? Apply for the position ASAP. We will initiate interviews as candidates apply and position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Branko Planojevic +46724643703 branko.planojevic@hitachienergy.com Or Christoffer Heyerdahl, Talent Acquisition (Strategy & Recruiting) Senior Professional +47 920 22 270

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Client-provided location(s): 5500 Middelfart, Denmark
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-95223
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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