Switchgear Commissioning Engineer

Darwin Recruitment; Finland; On-site; EUR 74,000 - 111,000; Part time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment seeks an experienced Switchgear Commissioning Engineer for a major data centre project in Finland. The role is freelancer/contractor with an initial 6 to 12 month duration and potential for long-term extension.

Responsibilities include HV/LV switchgear testing, ATS logic, and commissioning handovers, with a focus on 100% uptime and Tier III/IV redundancy. EU residency is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in switchgear commissioning is essential.
• EU residency is required to be eligible for this opportunity.
• Experience with UPS systems and critical power infrastructure is desirable.
• Prior involvement in data centre projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Execute LV/MV switchgear testing, including current injection, Megger, and Hi-Pot testing.
• Perform ATS logic, loss‑of‑mains, generator paralleling, and black-start sequences for 100% uptime.
• Verify interface signals across switchgear, BMS, EPMS, and SCADA networks.
• Lead isolation, LOTO, and HV energization procedures per site safety standards.
• Prepare RAMS, CMS, and commissioning handover packs; manage snag closeouts with clients and vendors.

Skills

Switchgear commissioning

Electrical testing

HV energization

BMS/EPMS/SCADA interfaces

Job description

Darwin are currently looking for an experienced Switchgear Commissioning Engineer for a major data centre project in Finland (both mission critical & data centre experience is considered).

Location: Finland

Contract Duration: 6/12 Months initially

Extension: Potential for a long-term engagement exceeding 3 years

Employment Type: Freelancer / Contractor

Project Focus:

• Execute primary/secondary current injection, Megger, Dductor, Hi-Pot, and VT/CT testing on LV/MV switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Perform functional ATS logic, loss-of-mains, generator paralleling, and black-start sequences to guarantee 100% uptime and Tier III/IV redundancy.
• Verify interface signals across switchgear, BMS, EPMS, and SCADA networks.
• Lead safe isolation, LOTO, and high-voltage (HV) energization procedures under Dornan site safety standards.
• Prepare RAMS, CMS, and complete Level 1-5 commissioning handover packs, managing snag list closeouts alongside client agents and vendors.

Key Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in switchgear commissioning is essential
• Candidates must hold EU residency to be eligible for this opportunity.
• Experience with UPS systems and critical power infrastructure (desired)
• Previous involvement in data centre projects (desired)