Electrical Supervisor/Commisioning Engineer

Wärtsilä Corporation; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International project exposure

Travel opportunities

Career development in energy tech

Job summary

Wärtsilä Energy seeks two Electrical Supervisor/Commissioning Engineers to plan and supervise electrical installation and commissioning at project sites. The role involves extensive international travel and permanent employment with home offices in Turku, Vaasa, or Helsinki, Finland.

You will guide subcontractors, ensure compliance, and coordinate across Civil and Mechanical disciplines. Responsibilities cover installation and commissioning phases, testing, reporting, and documentation, with

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
• Good communication and team-building skills.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Guide electrical subcontractor(s) at the site.
• Ensure 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 minimize 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, organizing, and executing electrical works.
• Advise and support the client in planning, organizing, 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.
• 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 minimize 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.

Skills

Good communication and team-building

Willingness to travel

Education

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

Job description

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition toward a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through market‑leading technologies and power system modelling expertise.

In this fast‑changing world of energy, we look for future‑oriented talent to join our team and enable sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services.

We are looking for two Electrical Supervisor/Commissioning Engineers. As an Electrical Supervisor/Commissioning Engineer, your main responsibility is to plan and supervise electrical installation and commissioning activities at project sites. This position requires approximately 250 days of international travel per year.

This is a permanent position. 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 minimize 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, organizing, and executing electrical works
• Advise and support the client in planning, organizing, 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 minimize 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

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

This position offers you an opportunity to use and expand your expertise in an international and dynamic environment, working on new‑build power plant installation and commissioning. Projects, production locations, Wärtsilä offices, customers, and suppliers can be found all over the world.

Contact & Next Steps

Submit your application through our Careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

EEO Statement

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 their 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.

Last application date: 31/08/2026