Senior HV Substation Commissioning Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment; København; On-site; DKK 523,000 - 673,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Rotation opportunities

Accommodation provided/available

Flights and transport support

Educational assistance and CPD

Professional qualifications support

Job summary

Clear Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Senior HV / Commissioning Engineer for a major international engineering project in Fredericia, Denmark. The role focuses on pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV GIS/AIS substations, with responsibilities spanning protection coordination, schematics, and detailed electrical design.

We seek an electrical engineer with HV experience, GIS/AIS familiarity, and strong documentation and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

• A third-level degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years' relevant experience in an electrical/HV engineering role.
• Strong experience with HV systems, substations and commissioning.
• Experience working with GIS and/or AIS substations.
• Good understanding of electrical protection and control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and single line diagrams.
• Strong technical documentation and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with clients and contractors.
• A structured approach with strong attention to detail.
• The flexibility to work internationally and on project rotation where required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV GIS and AIS substations.
• Review and development of single line diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Protection coordination.
• Arc flash.
• Load flow.
• Voltage regulation.
• Detailed design and engineering of HV/LV electrical systems.
• Working with protection, control and electrical equipment.
• Technical specification, equipment selection and procurement.
• Managing technical queries and resolving electrical engineering issues on site.
• Planning and coordinating testing and commissioning activities.
• Preparing method statements, risk assessments and technical documentation.
• Monitoring project progress against programme.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and other members of the project team.
• Supporting system handover and close-out.
• Supervising engineers and technicians where required.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with project, quality and HSEQ requirements.

Skills

HV systems

Substations

Commissioning

Protection coordination

Schematic interpretation

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

GIS

AIS substations

Job description

Clear Engineering Recruitment is seeking a Senior HV / Commissioning Engineer for a major international engineering project in Fredericia, Denmark. The role focuses on pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV GIS/AIS substations, with responsibilities spanning protection coordination, schematics, and detailed electrical design.

We seek an electrical engineer with HV experience, GIS/AIS familiarity, and strong documentation and client-facing skills.