Commissioning Engineer; f​/m​/d

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to homes, schools, hospitals, and industries — and we do so with people who are passionate, collaborative, and committed to making a real difference. As a SCADA/RTU Commissioning Engineer, you will join our Grid Automation Systems team in Baden, Switzerland. In this role, you will oversee the commissioning of substation automation systems for medium-complexity assignments, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.

• Carry out testing and commissioning of substation automation systems at customer sites in Switzerland and abroad, while actively supporting the Service Management team
• Execute commissioning activities safely, following all Hitachi Energy and customer safety standards; report hazards and near misses to support continuous improvement
• Perform commissioning tasks according to defined process descriptions and checklists; coordinate closely with engineering and project management teams
• Identify, track, and resolve open points, ensuring customer sign-off before site demobilization
• Report site progress and planning updates; ensure efficient use of commissioning tools and test equipment
• Provide marked-up drawings to engineering for preparing as-built documentation and final submissions
• Support planning and implementation of commissioning activities
• Implement design changes and provide mark-ups for as-built project documentation
• Coordinate site activities required to finalize customer acceptance certification

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience as a commissioning engineer for automation systems and related products
• Strong knowledge of substation SCADA/RTU systems, HMI principles, and Hitachi Energy products; understanding of protection philosophies
• Basic knowledge of communication protocols such as IEC 61850, LON, IEC 101-104, DNP; ability to read schematic drawings and identify discrepancies; strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Familiarity with engineering tool chains typical for SAS/SCADA (IET
  600, PCM
  600, MicroSCADA); willingness to learn across SCADA, RTU, networking, and cybersecurity topics
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in spoken and written English, German is preferred

At Hitachi Energy, we believe that diversity and collaboration are the foundation of great innovation. You will join a global team where different perspectives are valued, and where we work together to advance a sustainable energy future for all.