Pre-Commissioning Engineer, Frequent travel

Academic Work Finland Oy; Ylöjärvi; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Academic Work Finland Oy is seeking a seasoned Commissioning Engineer to lead onsite testing and validation of high‑voltage power electronic systems. You will collaborate with field teams and customers to ensure performance and safe operation within the global grid.

In this role you will perform SAT and pre‑commissioning, diagnose hardware and software issues, prepare detailed test reports, and provide technical guidance at international construction sites.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced electrical engineering knowledge.
• Experience with site commissioning or field testing of STATCOM/SVC/HVDC.
• Experience using test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, Omicron).
• Able to read schematics, circuit diagrams and layout drawings.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite SAT and pre-commissioning for high-voltage systems.
• Perform hardware and system tests to verify specifications.
• Identify and resolve hardware and software defects during commissioning.
• Serve as primary technical contact for customers during onsite visits.
• Prepare and archive test reports and compliance documentation.
• Manage onsite task schedules and identify risks to timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to installation contractors and field teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Site commissioning

Field testing

Test equipment

Schematic interpretation

English proficiency

Travel readiness

Tools

Omicron

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

About the role

As a Commissioning Engineer, you will manage the onsite testing and validation of high-voltage power electronic systems. You will work closely with field teams and customers to ensure all systems meet performance standards and operate safely within the global grid.

You are offered
the opportunity to work at the forefront of green energy technology, providing significant international exposure and the chance to lead critical infrastructure projects globally.

Work tasks

You will be responsible for the hands-on execution of pre-commissioning and site acceptance testing for advanced power electronic systems, ensuring seamless grid integration.

• Lead and execute site acceptance testing (SAT) for high-voltage power systems.
• Perform hardware and system-level tests to verify design specifications.
• Identify and also resolve hardware and software defects during the commissioning phase.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers during onsite walk-throughs.
• Prepare and archive accurate test reports and compliance documentation.
• Manage onsite task schedules and identify risks to project timelines.
• Provide technical guidance to installation contractors and local field teams.

We are looking for

• Advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Practical experience in site commissioning or field testing of STATCOM, SVC, or HVDC systems.
• Proficiency using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and Omicron.
• Strong ability to interpret technical schematics, circuit diagrams, and layout drawings.
• High willingness to travel frequently to international customer sites.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

It is meritorious if you have

• Proven ability to make technical decisions in fast-paced site environments.
• Experience working independently at complex construction sites.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.

Job Details

• Employment relationship: Employment
• Wage: Other
• Number of positions: 1

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