Site Commissioning Manager (HVDC)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mannheim; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements when not

International project exposure

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG is seeking a Site Commissioning Manager in Mannheim to lead all on-site commissioning for HVDC and power transmission projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage customer interfaces, and guide the project from preparation through handover while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

The role offers substantial international exposure (up to 75% travel), with long-term deployments and flexible working when not on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading commissioning activities in HVDC, substations, FACTS, or large-scale projects.
• Strong leadership and ability to work with international, multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning activities for HVDC and power transmission projects.
• Develop and execute commissioning strategies, schedules, procedures, and resource plans.
• Own commissioning scope from installation through energisation, testing, and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customer representatives on-site.
• Ensure compliance with HSE requirements and project standards.
• Manage budgets, resources, and site execution performance.
• Chair commissioning meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Support FAT, design reviews, and risk management activities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Multicultural collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Power Engineering

Job description

Location: Mannheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Job ID: R0142993 Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Site Commissioning Manager

The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy's HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) business and play a leading role in delivering some of the world's most complex and innovative energy infrastructure projects. As a Site Commissioning Manager, you will be responsible for leading all site commissioning activities across major HVDC projects, ensuring the safe, efficient, and successful energisation of critical power transmission systems. 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. This 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. The 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.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and manage all on-site commissioning activities for major HVDC and power transmission projects.
• Develop and execute comprehensive commissioning strategies, schedules, test procedures, and resource plans.
• Take ownership of commissioning scope from installation completion through energisation, system testing, and final project handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary commissioning teams, subcontractors, vendors, and customer representatives on-site.
• Ensure full compliance with Hitachi Energy, local regulatory, customer, and project-specific HSE requirements.
• Drive commissioning progress while proactively identifying, mitigating, and resolving technical and operational challenges.
• Manage commissioning budgets, resource planning, and site execution performance.
• Organise and chair commissioning meetings with customers, project stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Oversee system testing, functional verification, integrated site acceptance testing (SAT), and performance testing activities.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation, red-line mark-ups, reports, punch lists, and final records are completed to the highest standards.
• Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), design reviews, lessons learned workshops, and project risk management activities.
• Act as the primary escalation point for commissioning-related matters throughout project execution.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Extensive experience leading commissioning activities within high-voltage transmission, substations, HVDC, FACTS, power generation, or large-scale industrial projects.
• Proven experience managing commissioning teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders in a complex project environment.
• Strong understanding of protection & control systems, substation automation, high-voltage equipment, and power system commissioning practices.
• Previous HVDC or FACTS commissioning experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships and represent commissioning activities at senior stakeholder level.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience working in international and multicultural environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally for extended site assignments (up to 75%).
• Fluent English language skills, both written and spoken.
• German language skills are advantageous but not essential.
• Valid EU passport and eligibility to work across Europe.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on some of the world's largest and most advanced HVDC projects.
• International project exposure and career development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements when not assigned to site.
• Collaborative and inclusive global work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• The chance to play a direct role in enabling the global energy transition.

More About Us

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. Hitachi 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. With 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. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.