HVDC Commissioning Manager (all genders)

Alstom Grid; Berlin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Global exposure

Flexible working hours

Stable career

Job summary

GE Vernova Grid Solutions seeks an HVDC Commissioning Manager to lead testing and commissioning of large-scale HVDC projects across international sites. You will oversee an international team through preparation, site execution, and completion, with travel to Germany, the Netherlands, Singapore, and Batam as needed.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or energy tech, plus several years in HVDC or substations commissioning.

Qualifications

• Completed degree in electrical engineering, energy technology, or a comparable qualification.
• Excellent communication and leadership capabilities in international projects.
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute testing and commissioning activities for HVDC projects.
• Lead commissioning engineers across multiple projects and stages (preparation to on-site execution).
• Coordinate with design office, PM team, and customers to ensure timely data and approvals.
• Create schedules, prepare commissioning documentation, and support Factory Acceptance Tests.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Fluent English

German language skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical engineering or energy technology degree

Job description

About Us

GE Vernova is facing a momentum of hypergrowth, and we are currently scaling up our teams, creating others from scratch, and bringing our industry to the next level. Join us on this mission!

At GE Vernova Grid Solutions we are electrifying the world with advanced grid technologies. As leaders in the energy space our goal is to accelerate the transition for a more energy efficient grid to full fill the needs of tomorrow. With a focus on growth and sustainability GE Vernova Grid Solutions plays a pivotable role in integrating Renewables onto the grid to drive to carbon neutral.

Due to the growth of our Grid business, we are currently looking for our next HVDC Commissioning Manager (all genders) in the “Construction & Commissioning” function to participate in this energy transition for Central Europe.

About the Role

As a HVDC Commissioning Manager (all genders) you will be responsible for testing and executing commissioning activities of large- scale international HVDC Projects.

You will lead Commissioning activities with an international team of Commissioning Engineers through different projects stages, starting from Commissioning Preparation through to on- site execution.

As a HVDC Commissioning Manager (all genders) you have a key position within key projects for the energy transition. You will report to the Regional Commissioning Team Leader.
The position requires international travels with construction site presence during the execution phase. The HVDC sites are located in Germany and Netherlands as well as in Singapore and Batam for the platform construction.

• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are planned and carried out in compliance withsafety requirements, quality standards, and applicable regulations.
• Build and develop the Commissioning Organization for projects within your scope, including preparation of Org- Charts & Mobilization Plans for Staff & Tools
• Liaise with design office and PM team for timely issuance of data required for preparation of commissioning site works (specs, designs, BOQ, material lists, …)
• Prepare the Commissioning Schedule in alignment with the consortium partner for the platform manufacturing
• Prepare Commissioning documentation like ITPs & Checklists and setup a Completion Management System together with your Commissioning Team
• Contribute with your Commissioning Team to Factory Acceptance Tests to ensure that systems delivered to site with the right quality
• Maintain effective communication related to Commissioning scope with customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders and be the main point of contact
• Collaborate with the Project Team about Quality, Claim & Risk Management

How You’ll Make an Impact

• You will actively advance the Energy Transition by bringing our HVDC projects to a successful completion with our customers
• You will support our Commissioning Department with your expertise and will develop yourself with the state-of-the-art technologies

What You Bring

• Completed degree in electrical engineering, energy technology, or a comparable qualification.
• Knowledge and several years of experience in Commissioning of substations, Power Plants or HVDC Systems.
• Excellent Communication skills paired with strong Leadership skills in an internation project environment
• Fluent in English, German language or additional language skills are a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally and work on construction sites and optional assignments on offshore platforms.

Why we come to work:

At GE Vernova, our employees are always up for the challenge - and we’re always driven to find the best solution. Our projects are unique and interesting, and you’ll need to bring a solution-focused, positive approach to each one to do your best. Surrounded by committed, loyal colleagues, if you can dare to bring your ingenuity and desire to make an impact, you’ll be exposed to game-changing, diverse projects that truly allow you to play your part in the energy transition.

What we offer:

• Professional Growth: Dynamic team, extensive resources, and training for skill development
• A Booming industry with Cutting-Edge Projects: Involvement in high-profile, innovative projects
• Global Exposure: Collaboration with a diverse, global network of industry experts
• Collaborative Environment: Supportive culture fostering creativity and teamwork
• A macro-management culture with flexible working hours and a stable career