Senior HV/MV Substation Commissioning Lead

Hitachi, Ltd.; Ballerup, Middelfart Kommune; Remote; DKK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Denmark is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of HV/MV substations and associated protection systems. You will plan, document, and execute commissioning activities across diverse projects, including data centers and utilities.

You will coordinate on-site activities, ensure safety compliance, and may lead commissioning teams on key projects. Proficiency in English is required, with basic Danish knowledge expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar.
• Experience at substation sites with MV/HV testing and commissioning.
• Experience with relay protection testing (Hitachi or other IEDs).
• Experience with switchgear testing/commissioning.
• Substation project experience is a plus.
• Experience in data centers substations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Testing and commissioning HV/MV substations, including control & protection systems, HV/MV switchgears, transformers, and auxiliary systems.
• Participate in pre-commissioning meetings and prepare documentation (FAT docs, ITPs/ITRs, Method Statements).
• Organize and perform FAT of equipment in the test lab.
• Follow electrical safety and HSE requirements per Hitachi/customer requirements.
• Coordinate on-site commissioning activities and manage internal/external resources.
• Support tendering with commissioning plans and time/cost estimates.
• Act as commissioning leader/manager on projects when appointed.

Skills

English proficiency

Danish basics

Project coordination

Electrical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy Denmark is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing and commissioning of HV/MV substations and associated protection systems. You will plan, document, and execute commissioning activities across diverse projects, including data centers and utilities.

You will coordinate on-site activities, ensure safety compliance, and may lead commissioning teams on key projects. Proficiency in English is required, with basic Danish knowledge expected.