Electrical Supervisor/Commisioning Engineer

Wärtsilä; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Energy is seeking Electrical Supervisor/Commissioning Engineers to plan and supervise electrical installation and commissioning at project sites worldwide. Travel ~250 days/year; home base in Turku, Vaasa, or Helsinki, Finland. You will ensure compliance with HSSE, maintain drawings, and support client testing and acceptance.

The role requires a B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, familiarity with relevant standards, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Understanding of utility generation construction and commissioning practices.
• Good communication and team-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Willingness to travel and work at project sites.

Responsibilities

• Guide electrical subcontractor(s) at the site and ensure works follow plans.
• Coordinate with Civil and Mechanical disciplines during installation.
• Perform start-up, testing and verification of electrical systems.
• Maintain documentation, punch lists and site reports.

Skills

Good communication

Team building

Willingness to travel

English proficiency

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future, accelerating our partners’ decarbonisation journeys through market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. Our capabilities span decarbonisation services, future‑fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

In this fast‑changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future‑oriented talent to join our team and work towards enabling sustainable societies through technology and service innovation.

Energy Business Construction and Commissioning Services is now looking for two Electrical Supervisor/Commissioning Engineers.

As an Electrical Supervisor/Commissioning Engineer, you will plan and supervise electrical installation and commissioning activities at project sites and will be required to travel approximately 250 days per year.

This position offers an opportunity to use and expand your expertise in an international and dynamic environment, working on new‑build power plant installation and commissioning projects worldwide. It is a permanent role and the home office location is either Turku, Vaasa, or Helsinki, Finland; residing in one of these locations is not mandatory.

Responsibilities during installation

• Guide electrical subcontractor(s) at the site.
• Ensure that planned works are executed according to the Last Planner System.
• Maintain good reporting practices.
• Ensure that electrical as‑built drawings are completed and communicated.
• Safeguard compliance with HSSE policies and minimise risks in electrical installations and tests.
• Coordinate construction and installation works in cooperation with Civil and Mechanical disciplines.
• Perform inspection of received material and goods at site.
• Participate in the electrical weekly site meetings.
• Perform quality control and installation inspections at the site.
• Guide the subcontractor(s) with electrical design and installation instructions.
• Assist the subcontractor(s) in planning, organising, and executing electrical works.
• Advise and support the client in planning, organising, and executing tests.
• Ensure that safe inspections and test procedures are followed.
• Instruct subcontractor(s) to use accepted test and inspection methods and proper test equipment.
• Perform testing of installed equipment and document test results.
• Maintain punch list.
• Ensure that all required documents are submitted and signed by the customer for taking over of the plant.

Responsibilities during commissioning

• Perform start‑up and tests of equipment within the scope of the contract.
• Follow the commissioning plan.
• Follow commissioning and performance test procedures.
• Ensure that all test results are documented according to Wärtsilä instructions.
• Safeguard compliance with EHS policies and minimise risks during commissioning.
• Ensure that safe commissioning practices are followed.
• Resolve and record technical problems during commissioning.
• Participate in the site commissioning meetings.
• Ensure that safe and calibrated test equipment is used.
• Maintain good reporting practices.
• Guide operation personnel with plant design and functionalities.
• Assist the client with commissioning procedures and testing.
• Ensure the safe and reliable function of the plant and equipment.
• Ensure that as‑built drawings are completed and communicated.
• Maintain punch list.
• Ensure that all required documents are submitted and signed by the client for taking over of the plant.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards.
• Understanding of utility generation construction and commissioning practices (working experience in similar tasks preferred).
• Good communication and team‑building skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Willingness to travel.
• Ability to adjust to a wide range of conditions and cultural environments.
• Good command of English, both oral and written.
• Other languages are seen as an advantage.

Please note that relocation costs and/or immigration support in moving to Finland are not available for this position.

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities. Everyone can be their true self and succeed based on job‑relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

All new Wärtsilä employees in Finland will attend occupational health checks, including drug tests/screenings where applicable. When a person is located outside of Finland, the country legislation is followed.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.