Commissioning Engineer /Technician – HVDC Switchgear Control

RDT; Zamudio; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

RDT is seeking an Inbetriebsetzungsingenieur/-techniker (m/w/d) for HGÜSchaltanlagensteuerung to join our Centre of Excellence of Advanced Engineering in Forchheim, Germany. The role focuses on commissioning HVDC switchgear, configuring field control devices, and supporting software engineering, while traveling internationally to client sites.

You will work in a multinational team, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to high‑voltage projects in sectors like aeronautics and energy.

Formación

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Energy Engineering or a comparable qualification, or a technical qualification with relevant experience.
• Strong professional experience in the commissioning of field control devices, ideally SIPROTEC 5 with DIGSI 5.
• Good knowledge of high-voltage and switchgear technology, including interlocking logic and sequence testing.
• Knowledge of protection systems/protection relays and experience with OMICRON test equipment is a plus.
• Certified Electrical Specialist (EFK) qualification.
• Good command of English; German is a plus.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel internationally.
• Willingness to undertake predominantly long-term assignments at domestic and international construction sites, with optional offshore assignments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, initiative, decision-making ability and a positive approach to conflict resolution.

Responsabilidades

• Perform hardware and software testing, including customer acceptance, at our test center in Germany and at HVDC sites worldwide.
• Configure, test and commission field control devices for HVDC switchgear.
• Troubleshoot technical issues independently and support our Software Engineering team.
• Support commissioning management with quality, risk and claim management, as well as continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate and monitor schedules and progress within your area of responsibility.

Conocimientos

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Decision making

Conflict resolution

Educación

Electrical/Energy Engineering degree or equivalent

Herramientas

OMICRON test equipment

SIPROTEC 5 with DIGSI 5

Descripción del empleo

At RDT we develop global engineering and information technology solutions that allow our clients to gain a competitive advantage in the development of projects with advanced technological components. We offer our clients agility, flexibility, excellence and a cutting-edge approach from a sustainable and lasting perspective, positioning ourselves as a trusted strategic partner. We work in sectors such as Aeronautics, Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Industrial, Petrochemical, Capital Goods, Consumer Goods and many more. Our trajectory is marked by a passion for engineering in whose positive impact we believe for the resolution of our clients' and society's challenges, starting from a close reality towards an international vision. RDT has offices in Spain, France, United Kingdom, Denmark, Portugal, Sweden, Mexico and Morocco, having carried out projects all over the world and with a global projection. We currently have a team of + 2.000 people, and we have an average annual growth of 18% in turnover since RDT was founded in 2006, reaching 120 million euros by 2024.

We are currently looking for a Inbetriebsetzungsingenieur/-techniker (m/w/d) für HGÜSchaltanlagensteuerung for our Centre of Excellence of Advanced Engineering.

This profile will be located in Forchheim, Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and software testing, including customer acceptance, at our test center in Germany and at HVDC sites worldwide.
• Configure, test and commission field control devices for HVDC switchgear.
• Troubleshoot technical issues independently and support our Software Engineering team.
• Support commissioning management with quality, risk and claim management, as well as continuous improvement activities.
• Coordinate and monitor schedules and progress within your area of responsibility.

Key Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or a comparable qualification, or a technical qualification with relevant experience.
• Strong professional experience in the commissioning of field control devices, ideally SIPROTEC 5 with DIGSI 5.
• Good knowledge of high-voltage and switchgear technology, including interlocking logic and sequence testing.
• Knowledge of protection systems/protection relays and experience with OMICRON test equipment is a plus.
• Certified Electrical Specialist (EFK) qualification.
• Good command of English; German is a plus.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel internationally.
• Willingness to undertake predominantly long-term assignments at domestic and international construction sites, with optional offshore assignments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, initiative, decision-making ability and a positive approach to conflict resolution.