Substation Automation Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for Substation Automation Systems Testing & Commissioning across multiple projects. You will oversee installation, commissioning activities, and ensure they meet contract specs, quality standards, and safety requirements while managing costs.

You will represent the commissioning function in project and design review meetings, implement design changes, produce as-built docs, and coach colleagues while developing best practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of substation automation systems and comms protocols.
• 5–8 years as commissioning engineer for SAS with 4–5 years in IEC 61850.
• Proficient in English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent commissioning in project meetings and drive commissioning philosophy.
• Lead real-time risk assessments and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate with customers and external providers for acceptance tests.
• Prepare project documentation for SAS commissioning and approvals.

Skills

Substation automation systems

IEC 101/IEC 104 knowledge

IEC 61850 experience

Visio

Cybersecurity fundamentals

English communication

Tools

Visio

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for Substation Automation Systems Testing & Commissioning across multiple projects. You will oversee installation, commissioning activities, and ensure they meet contract specs, quality standards, and safety requirements while managing costs.

You will represent the commissioning function in project and design review meetings, implement design changes, produce as-built docs, and coach colleagues while developing best practices.