Protection Relay Commissioning Specialist

Tekniq Oy; Finland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse and challenging projects

Access to international projects

Long-term career development

Job summary

Tekniq is seeking an experienced Protection and Control Commissioning Engineer to join our growing international team. You will focus on protection and control systems for substations, perform commissioning activities, verify settings, and troubleshoot issues in collaboration with customers and project teams.

We value strong English communication, a background in electrical engineering, and willingness to travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent).
• Experience in substation commissioning within power generation, transmission, distribution, or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems and relay protection principles.
• Good communication skills in English.
• Finnish or Swedish language skills are considered an advantage.
• Willingness to travel if you choose to participate in projects requiring site presence.
• Experience with protection relay systems from vendors such as ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider Electric, or similar is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and executing protection relay commissioning activities
• Monitoring commissioning schedules, work plans, and project progress
• Verifying and testing protection settings and parameters
• Troubleshooting, analysing, and resolving issues identified during commissioning
• Collaborating closely with customers, project teams, and other stakeholders
• Supporting engineering, design, and specialist assignments when required
• Depending on your background and interests, the role may also include technical consulting, engineering design work, and participation in the development of new solutions.

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Tekniq is a growing international consulting, recruitment, and resource management company serving the energy, marine, and industrial sectors. Our team currently consists of approximately 80 experts, and we continue to expand our operations and international presence. Headquartered in Finland with offices in Vaasa and Tampere, we also operate in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Italy, the United States, and the Philippines. Through our global network, we support leading companies and challenging projects worldwide. At Tekniq, you will join a professional and multicultural team where your expertise is valued and your career development is supported. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

What will you do?

Your work will focus on protection and control systems for substations, commissioning activities, and technical problem-solving. Typical responsibilities include:

• Preparing and executing protection relay commissioning activities
• Monitoring commissioning schedules, work plans, and project progress
• Verifying and testing protection settings and parameters
• Troubleshooting, analysing, and resolving issues identified during commissioning
• Collaborating closely with customers, project teams, and other stakeholders
• Supporting engineering, design, and specialist assignments when required

Depending on your background and interests, the role may also include technical consulting, engineering design work, and participation in the development of new solutions.

What are we looking for?

To Succeed In This Role, You Should Have:

• A relevant degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (B.Sc., M.Sc. or equivalent)
• Experience in substation commissioning within power generation, transmission, distribution, or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of protection and control systems and relay protection principles
• Good communication skills in English
• Finnish or Swedish language skills are considered an advantage
• Willingness to travel if you choose to participate in projects requiring site presence

Experience with protection relay systems from vendors such as ABB, Siemens, GE, Schneider Electric, or similar is considered beneficial.

We Offer

• Diverse and challenging projects, primarily in Finland
• Opportunities to develop as a recognised technical specialist
• Access to international projects for those interested in global assignments
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• The possibility to grow into a Team Lead or broader technical leadership role
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing organisation

Application period will remain open until 16 October 2026.

Join Tekniq and become part of a growing team where expertise is valued, collaboration comes naturally, and every project offers opportunities to learn, contribute, and make a lasting impact.