HVDC Protection & Switchgear Commissioning Engineer

As a Protection & Switchgear Commissioning Engineer, you will lead testing, integration and commissioning of protection, control and switchgear for HVDC, transmission and substation projects. You work closely with engineering teams, customers and site personnel to ensure reliable system handover and timely project delivery. You will apply practical experience in protection relays, high-voltage equipment and control systems to troubleshoot and optimize performance. This role offers international site exposure and hands-on work in test facilities and on construction sites, shaping robust, safe electrical systems.

• Test, integrate and commission protection, control and switchgear systems for HVDC, transmission, and substations
• Configure and verify protection relays, field control devices and associated control systems
• Conduct functional testing of protection schemes, interlocking, control sequences and interfaces
• Perform testing with secondary injection and equipment like Omicron or similar tools
• Support commissioning of HV primary equipment, protection interfaces and auxiliary power systems
• Execute FAT, SAT and performance verification activities
• Prepare and maintain commissioning procedures, test plans, records and checklists
• Analyze test results to identify faults and troubleshoot issues independently
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure successful system integration and handover
• Support quality, EHS/safety, risk, schedule and continuous improvement initiatives
• Capture lessons learned to improve commissioning processes

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Technology or a comparable technical discipline
• Practical experience in electrical commissioning, protection systems, switchgear, substations or HV power systems
• Experience with HVDC systems is desirable but not mandatory
• Experience commissioning in factory/test environments and/or construction sites

• strong troubleshooting capabilities
• effective collaboration with engineering teams, customers and suppliers
• clear documentation and communication
• Protection and control systems
• Protection relays and protection schemes
• High-voltage switchgear