SCMS Senior commissioning Engineer

Substation Automation Systems Testing & Commissioning for various projects. Act as the responsible commissioning engineer overseeing the installation and commissioning of Substation Automation systems for assignments classified as medium commissioning complexity. Manage completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost‑effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Represents the Commissioning function at project meetings and design review meetings.

Contributes to creation of the project commissioning philosophy. Manages implementation of the project commissioning philosophy.

Manages Implementation of commissioning design changes and the production of as built project documentation. Supports continuous improvement of project process and product and system design via provision of lessons learned feedback.

Supports Project Managers in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.).

Creates work plans for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed programme on time, on quality and at targeted cost.

Conducts risk and opportunity assessments in real time during the commissioning phase to ensure safe implementation of the commissioning philosophy and identification of potential variation requests to support contract claims. Reports early any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management, along with recommendations for resolution.

Acts as the Hitachi Energy lead for commissioning activities on a project. Ensures that Hitachi Energy is presented as a professional organisation in all interactions with the customer. Interfaces with customers and external providers for approval of plant acceptance criteria, open issues closure and performance tests. Coordinates site activities focused on finalising customer acceptance certification.

Manages external organisations providing Commissioning with equipment, systems or services (e.g. issues permits to work, provides guidance on health and safety requirements and work practices, accepts as complete work done).

Actively develops and coaches colleagues. Cultivates a network of Engineering colleagues both within and outside own business unit. Takes a lead role in developing function within own business unit gathering and sharing best practice.

Creates standard processes and tools. Uses agreed processes and procedures to ensure that all commissioning activities comply with the required safety regulations and satisfy contractual requirements and task manage small Commissioning teams and prepare project documentation for SAT and obtain approvals from utilities for Commissioning activities of SAS Systems and knowledge & experience of third‑party product and systems.

Follow safety rules on construction sites according to regulations and proactive coordination and reporting to prim.

You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical & Electronics Engineering, with in depth knowledge of Networking and Cybersecurity training and certification.

5 to 10 years’ experience as a Commissioning Engineer of SAS system and products and 4 to 5 years’ experience in IEC 61850.

Multi priority and multi‑tasking. Analytical and strategic approach.

High Customer Orientation. Good communication and presentation skills.

Knowledge of design tools – Visio

Proficiency in both spoken & written in English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonising the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.