Global Electrical Commissioning Engineer (Travel‑Heavy)

Wärtsilä Corporation; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wärtsilä Corporation in Finland seeks a Commissioning Engineer, Electrical to lead planning and supervision of electrical installation and commissioning on power plant projects worldwide.

The position requires extensive travel (about 250 days annually), coordinating with electrical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with HSSE, quality standards, and the timely creation of as-built documentation for a smooth plant takeover.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with relevant codes and standards.
• Understanding of utility generation construction and commissioning practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide electrical subcontractors at the site.
• Ensure planned works are executed according to Last Planner System.
• Ensure that electrical as-built drawings are completed and communicated.
• Coordinate construction with civil and mechanical disciplines.
• Perform inspection of received material and goods at the site.
• Participate in electrical weekly site meetings.
• Perform quality control and installation inspections at the site.
• Guide subcontractors with electrical design and installation instructions.
• Assist the subcontractors in planning, organizing, and executing electrical works.
• Advise and support the client in planning, organizing, and executing tests.
• Ensure safe inspections and test procedures are followed.
• Ensure safe and calibrated test equipment is used.
• Guide operation personnel with plant design and functionalities.

Skills

Strong communication

Team-building

Willingness to travel

English proficiency

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Wärtsilä Corporation in Finland seeks a Commissioning Engineer, Electrical to lead planning and supervision of electrical installation and commissioning on power plant projects worldwide.

The position requires extensive travel (about 250 days annually), coordinating with electrical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with HSSE, quality standards, and the timely creation of as-built documentation for a smooth plant takeover.