Pre-Commissioning Engineer, Frequent travel

• You will manage pre-commissioning and site acceptance testing of high-voltage FACTS power‑electronic systems to ensure safe and reliable grid integration.
• The travel‑intensive role requires frequent international travel and acting as the primary technical contact for customers during onsite walk‑throughs.
• Responsibilities include leading and executing SAT, performing hardware and system tests, troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software defects, and preparing test reports and compliance documentation.
• The position requires advanced electrical engineering knowledge, practical commissioning experience with STATCOM, SVC or HVDC systems, proficiency with test equipment including Omicron, the ability to interpret schematics, and fluent English.

Join our client in securing the future of green energy infrastructure. In this travel-intensive role, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between installation and grid integration, ensuring the reliability of cutting-edge FACTS technologies worldwide.

About the role

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will manage the onsite testing and validation of high-voltage power electronic systems. You will work closely with field teams and customers to ensure all systems meet performance standards and operate safely within the global grid.

You are offered
the opportunity to work at the forefront of green energy technology, providing significant international exposure and the chance to lead critical infrastructure projects globally.

Work tasks

You will be responsible for the hands-on execution of pre-commissioning and site acceptance testing for advanced power electronic systems, ensuring seamless grid integration.

• Lead and execute site acceptance testing (SAT) for high-voltage power systems.
• Perform hardware and system-level tests to verify design specifications.
• Identify and also resolve hardware and software defects during the commissioning phase.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers during onsite walk-throughs.
• Prepare and archive accurate test reports and compliance documentation.
• Manage onsite task schedules and identify risks to project timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to installation contractors and local field teams.

We are looking for

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Practical experience in site commissioning or field testing of STATCOM, SVC, or HVDC systems.
• Proficiency using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and Omicron.
• Strong ability to interpret technical schematics, circuit diagrams, and layout drawings.
• High willingness to travel frequently to international customer sites.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

It is meritorious if you have

• Proven ability to make technical decisions in fast-paced site environments.
• Experience working independently at complex construction sites.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.