HVDC Commissioning Lead Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• The HVDC Commissioning Lead Engineer will be accountable for the testing and execution of commissioning activities for various ongoing projects.

• Ensure adherence to contract requirements and customer satisfaction through effective coordination with client representatives.

• Requires complete presence on the construction site during the execution phase.

• Collaborate with the design office and project management team to ensure timely provision of data necessary for site work preparation (specifications, designs, BOQ, material lists, etc.).

• Create Commissioning documentation including Programs, Procedures, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Checklists, and more.

• Oversee and manage a specific scope of Commissioning within a large-scale HVDC project, while leading an international team of commissioning engineers.

• Regularly report (daily and weekly) to the Site Commissioning Manager on-site.

• Monitor daily commissioning activities on-site and act as the primary point of contact for the on-site commissioning scope.

• Plan schedules, prepare staffing plans, manage site team mobilization, and track actual performance against plans, including budget and costs.

• Issue test reports and ensure the completion of relevant quality documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• A completed degree in electrical engineering, energy technology, or an equivalent qualification.

• Electrical Engineering qualification with at least 5–8 years of experience, or a comparable background in Commissioning management.

• Demonstrated experience as a Commissioning Leader or Lead Commissioning Engineer for HVDC or large substation projects, or similar endeavors in Power Generation or the Oil & Gas sector.

• Strong commitment to health and safety aligned with international standards, with the capability to identify and halt unsafe work practices.

• Knowledge of electrical substations and the commissioning of Electrical Power Stations or HVDC Systems.

• Proficient in English, with German language skills being a plus; additional language proficiencies are advantageous.

• Willingness to work on construction sites in Germany and internationally, including optional assignments on offshore platforms.

• A valid German driver's license class B, or an equivalent from other countries recognized in Germany.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No