Commissioning Engineer- Denmark

H&MV Engineering; Region Hovedstaden; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

H&MV Engineering is seeking a Commissioning Engineer to deliver day-to-day HV/MV substation commissioning activities. You will work with the Project Commissioning Manager and Regional Manager to ensure safe, high-quality testing and documentation.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HV/MV commissioning and protection testing, with hands-on fault finding and strong communication skills. The role offers growth toward senior engineering positions within a global company.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years HV/MV substation commissioning and protection testing experience.
• Experience with Omicron or equivalent test equipment.
• Strong communication and client interaction skills.
• A structured, safety-driven approach to all commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day commissioning activities on HV/MV substations.
• Collaborate with Project Commissioning Manager and Regional Commissioning Manager.
• Perform functional checks, fault finding, and testing of protection and control systems.
• Lead fault investigations and diagnose issues across substation systems.
• Support planning and sequencing of commissioning works and resource clarity.
• Coordinate with Protection, Design, SCADA, Operations, and Safety teams.
• Attend FATs and validate equipment readiness.
• Carry out primary injection tests on CTs/VTs and wiring checks on primary plant.

Skills

HV/MV commissioning

Fault finding

Analytical capability

Communication

Safety-driven

Organizational skills

Mentoring/leading

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Omicron

Job description

H&MV Engineering is a global leader in high-voltage electrical engineering, powering the transition to a sustainable future. We’re at the cutting-edge of renewable energy, data centres, and complex utility projects - powered by a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Our foundation is built on safety, teamwork, excellence, respect & sustainability. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we grow. And at H&MV Engineering, growth isn’t just a goal—it’s a mindset.

We invest in our people, offering opportunities to develop, lead, and shape the future of energy. We value passion, motivation, and problem-solving skills, and we believe that diverse perspectives fuel better outcomes.

We’re not here to keep up - we’re here to lead.

H&MV Engineering is offering an excellent opportunity for a commissioning engineer who wants to deepen their technical skills, gain exposure to major HV and MV substation projects, and build a pathway toward senior engineering positions.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys hands‑on commissioning work, thrives in problem‑solving environments, and wants to grow through real responsibility and structured development.

About the Role

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering day to day commissioning activities on HV and MV substation projects. You will collaborate closely with Project Commissioning Manager, and will be reporting into the Regional Commissioning Manager.

Your focus will be on the safe execution of commissioning tasks, fault finding, functional testing and commissioning documentation. This role is ideal for someone who wants to expand their technical capability, gain exposure to more complex systems, and take on increasing levels of responsibility as they develop in their career.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Perform commissioning activities including functional checks, secondary injection, relay configuration, and testing of HV/MV substation equipment.
• Assist with fault‑finding and troubleshooting across protection, control, and auxiliary systems.
• Execute commissioning tasks as assigned by Senior Engineers or Project Leads, ensuring high technical standards.
• Follow commissioning sequences, workflows, and safe work processes.
• Perform HV and MV commissioning activities including protection testing, relay configuration, functional checks, secondary injection, and energisation support.
• Lead technical investigations and diagnose issues across protection, control, and substation systems.
• Support planning of commissioning works, ensuring readiness, sequencing, access, and resource clarity.
• Coordinate with Protection, Design, SCADA, Technical, Operations, and Safety teams to progress commissioning efficiently.
• Attend FATs as required and validate equipment readiness.
• Support primary injection tests on CTs and VTs to confirm polarity, ratio, and correct primary circuit installation.
• Carry out circuit breaker primary functional checks such as trip/close operation, timing verification, and auxiliary contact confirmation.
• Perform point‑to‑point primary wiring checks to verify continuity and correct termination across primary plant.
• Transformer testing, including insulation resistance, winding resistance, ratio testing, vector group verification, and functional checks on tap changers and protection interfaces.

Technical and Quality Oversight

• Complete commissioning documentation such as test sheets, reports, redlines, and as‑built information.
• Review documentation completed by other engineers and provide structured feedback.
• Ensure all test equipment, is properly maintained, calibrated, and available for use.
• Uphold strong safety, compliance, and quality standards in all commissioning activities.

Skills/Requirements:

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• More than five years of HV & MV substation commissioning and protection testing experience.
• Strong technical competence with proven fault‑finding and analytical capability.
• Experience with Omicron or equivalent test equipment.
• Confidence in communication and client interaction.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to support multiple engineers.
• A structured, safety‑driven approach to all commissioning activities.

Why This Role May Suit You

You may be the right fit if you want:

• A clear and meaningful step towards a senior engineering role
• Continued hands‑on involvement in complex testing and commissioning.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop engineers, graduates, and technicians.
• Influence over commissioning quality, standards, and best‑practice.
• A role where your decisions directly impact project delivery and client expectations
• Future progression towards more senior roles in the department

This position offers the opportunity to grow your technical career, shape commissioning delivery, and play a key role in major infrastructure projects within a respected and expanding organisation. If you want responsibility, technical challenge, and the chance to make a tangible impact, this role provides it.

H&MV Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join our inclusive team and help build a brighter, more sustainable future—one project at a time.