Hitachi

Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeLudvika • SwedenJuniorMid-LevelWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in commissioning, testing, and energization of high-voltage electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Proficient in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams on international projects.

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HVDC Commissioning ExperienceTesting And Commissioning Of Electrical EquipmentUnderstanding Of AC And DC Electrical SystemsExperience With High-Voltage EquipmentFluent English Communication Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute testing, commissioning, startup, and energization activities on HVDC, high-voltage, and substation projects worldwide
  • Perform commissioning activities on primary electrical equipment and systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation prior to handover
  • Carry out functional testing, inspections, equipment verification, and troubleshooting activities on site
  • Support energization activities for AC and DC systems in accordance with approved commissioning procedures
  • Work closely with engineering, construction, quality, HSE, and project management teams throughout project execution
  • Review and execute commissioning plans, test procedures, and technical documentation
  • Identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues encountered during commissioning and startup phases
  • Ensure compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety, and quality throughout all activities
  • Represent Hitachi Energy professionally at customer sites and international project locations
  • Travel extensively and undertake longer-term assignments at project sites globally

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2-3 years of commissioning, testing, maintenance, installation, or field service experience within the power, utilities, energy, or industrial sectors
  • Hands-on experience working with electrical equipment in a site-based environment
  • Experience with testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization activities
  • Understanding of AC and DC electrical systems
  • Experience working on high-voltage electrical equipment, substations, power generation, transmission, or distribution projects
  • Strong commitment to health and safety
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multicultural project teams
  • Fluent English, written and spoken
  • Ability and willingness to travel internationally for extended periods
  • HVDC commissioning or operational experience
  • Experience commissioning converter stations, substations, or grid integration projects
  • Experience with primary plant equipment, switchgear, transformers, reactors, valves, or related high-voltage equipment
  • Previous involvement in energization activities on large-scale electrical infrastructure projects
  • Knowledge of commissioning processes, testing methodologies, and quality systems
  • Experience working on international projects

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • International career opportunities across Hitachi Energy's global business
  • Comprehensive onboarding and mentoring support
  • Continuous technical and professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements where applicable
  • Health and wellness benefits
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • Exposure to diverse project teams and customers across multiple regions
  • Collaborative and inclusive culture built on safety, integrity, and innovation

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Hard Skills
CommissioningTestingTroubleshootingEnergization ActivitiesElectrical Equipment VerificationFunctional TestingInspectionQuality SystemsCommissioning ProcessesField Service Experience
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCommitment To Health And SafetyAbility To Work In Multicultural Teams
Tools & Technologies
Primary Plant EquipmentSwitchgearTransformersReactorsValves
Industry Keywords
Electrical EngineeringPower GenerationUtilitiesEnergy SectorSubstation ProjectsGrid Integration Projects