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You will act as the key commissioning authority on site, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing customer interfaces, and driving project execution from preparation through to final handover.\nThis is a unique opportunity to contribute to Germany's energy transition while working on landmark international projects that support the integration of renewable energy and strengthen power networks worldwide.\nThe role offers significant international exposure, with approximately 75% global travel and long-term site assignments typically ranging from 6 to 12 months. When not deployed on-site, flexible working arrangements are available.\nHow You'll Make an Impact\nLead and manage all on-site commissioning activities for major HVDC and power transmission projects.\nDevelop and execute comprehensive commissioning strategies, schedules, test procedures, and resource plans.\nTake ownership of commissioning scope from installation completion through energisation, system testing, and final project handover.\nCoordinate multidisciplinary commissioning teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customer representatives on-site.\nEnsure full compliance with Hitachi Energy, local regulatory, customer, and project-specific HSE requirements.\nDrive commissioning progress while proactively identifying, mitigating, and resolving technical and operational challenges.\nManage commissioning budgets, resource planning, and site execution performance.\nOrganise and chair commissioning meetings with customers, project stakeholders, and internal teams.\nOversee system testing, functional verification, integrated site acceptance testing (SAT), and performance testing activities.\nEnsure all commissioning documentation, red-line mark-ups, reports, punch lists, and final records are completed to the highest standards.\nSupport Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), design reviews, lessons learned workshops, and project risk management activities.\nAct as the primary escalation point for commissioning-related matters throughout project execution.\nYour Background\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.\nExtensive experience leading commissioning activities within high-voltage transmission, substations, HVDC, FACTS, power generation, or large-scale industrial projects.\nProven experience managing commissioning teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment.\nStrong understanding of protection & control systems, substation automation, high-voltage equipment, and power system commissioning practices.\nPrevious HVDC or FACTS commissioning experience is highly desirable.\nDemonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and represent commissioning activities at senior stakeholder level.\nStrong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in international and multicultural environments.\nWillingness and ability to travel internationally for extended site assignments (up to 75%).\nFluent English language skills, both written and spoken.\nGerman language skills are advantageous but not essential.\nValid EU passport and eligibility to work across Europe.\nWhat We Offer\nOpportunity to work on some of the world's largest and most advanced HVDC projects.\nInternational project exposure and career development opportunities.\nFlexible working arrangements when not assigned to site.\nCollaborative and inclusive global work environment.\nCompetitive compensation and benefits package.\nThe chance to play a direct role in enabling the global energy transition.\nMore About Us\n We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.\nHitachi 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.\nWith 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 decarbonizing the power system.\nHeadquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.\nWe welcome you to apply today!\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.\nFor certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. 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