Commissioning Engineer - Medium-Voltage Switchboards

IOTA GROUP; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SmartRecruiters, Inc. seeks a Commissioning Engineer for medium-voltage switchboards to lead on-site commissioning and technical support for complex MV power distribution projects.

You will perform start-up, assess installations, and conduct on-site adjustments while documenting results and training customers. Travel approx. 70%+ in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Electrotechnical qualification required; a university degree is an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of commissioning or field service experience.
• Experience with medium-voltage power distribution and switchboards.
• Good knowledge of Schneider Electric systems or equivalents.
• Proficient in protection relays and automation fundamentals.
• Fluent English, minimum B2 level.
• Willingness to travel extensively (70%+).

Responsibilities

• Perform start-up and commissioning across the full MV product range.
• Assess installation and operating condition of equipment.
• Carry out on-site adjustments to optimise performance.
• Conduct root-cause analysis for quality or software issues.
• Support site interventions with service engineers and partners.
• Document test results and site intervention reports.
• Provide basic training to customers on operation.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on MV equipment.

Skills

Independent working

Analytical skills

Customer-focused

Hands-on electrical

Education

Electrotechnical qualification

University degree (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

AutoCAD

Power-system software

Schneider Electric systems

Job description

Commissioning Engineer - Medium-Voltage Switchboards

Full-time

Our partner is a global leader in energy management and industrial automation, providing innovative solutions in electrification, digitalisation, automation, and energy efficiency.

Through advanced technologies and connected systems, the company helps industrial organisations improve the performance, reliability, safety, and sustainability of their operations. Operating in an international and high-performance environment, it supports major clients in their energy and digital transformation.

As a Commissioning Engineer - Medium-Voltage Switchboards, you will provide professional on-site commissioning and technical support services for complex and critical medium-voltage power distribution projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing start-up and commissioning activities across the full medium-voltage product range.
• Assessing the installation and operational condition of equipment and complete systems.
• Carrying out on-site adjustments to optimise equipment performance.
• Conducting root cause analysis to identify quality, software or operating-condition issues.
• Supporting site interventions alongside other service engineers and technical partners.
• Documenting test results and preparing site intervention reports.
• Providing customers with basic training on equipment operation.
• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on medium-voltage equipment.

• Electrotechnical qualification; a university degree is an advantage.
• At least 5 years of experience in commissioning and/or field service activities.
• Confirmed experience with medium-voltage power distribution systems and switchboards.
• Good knowledge of Schneider Electric systems or equivalent products from other manufacturers.
• Knowledge of protection relays, automation fundamentals and medium-voltage electrical principles is a strong advantage.
• Ability to work independently, analyse technical challenges and propose effective solutions.
• Strong electrical and mechanical hands-on skills, including the use of measurement and diagnostic tools.
• Fluent English is mandatory, with a minimum B2 level.
• Flexible, reliable and customer-focused, with strong attention to technical detail and a collaborative mindset.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, AutoCAD and power-system commissioning software.
• Experience withSchneider Electricproduct or quivalent from other manufacturers would be an advantage.

• Place of work: Finland, Denmark, Norway, Spain and Germany.
• Working schedule: Rotation of 3 weeks on / 1 week off.
• Duration of the assignment: 1 to 2 years.
• The position requires extensive international travel, representing approximately 70% or more of working time.
• Full compliance with applicable HSE policies, procedures and technical standards is mandatory.
• The successful candidate must be capable of managing multiple technical assignments simultaneously and carrying out commissioning and maintenance activities with a high degree of autonomy.