HVDC Switchyard Commissioning Engineer

Siemens Energy; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy in Gurugram is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support HVDC test centers and on-site commissioning of advanced HVDC plants worldwide. You will join multinational project teams to deliver high-quality, customized HVDC solutions based on the latest technology.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience in commissioning bay control units (SIPROTEC 5, DIGSI 5) and a solid understanding of high‑voltage substation tech, interlocking logic, and control sequences.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree with 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on commissioning of bay control units, SIPROTEC 5 with DIGSI 5.
• Understanding HV switchyard tech, interlocking logic and control sequences.
• Fluent English; willingness to travel internationally.
• Able to collaborate across international project teams.

Responsibilities

• Test and verify hardware and software for HVDC projects in test centers and at customer sites.
• Configure, test, and commission switchyard control systems.
• Identify and trace technical issues; support debugging and root-cause analysis.
• Assist commissioning management with quality, risk and claim management.
• Work with multinational teams to deliver customized HVDC solutions.

Skills

Commissioning of bay control units

SIPROTEC 5 with DIGSI 5

HV substation technology

Interlocking logic testing

Control sequences testing

Fluent English

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

SIPROTEC 5

DIGSI 5

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

As part of our HVDC Systems team, you will test and verify hardware and software for innovative high‑voltage direct current (HVDC) projects in our test centers and support the successful commissioning of HVDC plants worldwide. Working in diverse, multinational project teams, you will collaborate closely with project management, engineering, commissioning management and end customers to deliver high‑quality, customized solutions based on the latest HVDC technology.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Contribute actively to the energy transition by supporting the successful delivery and commissioning of HVDC projects for our customers
• Perform hands‑on hardware and software testing, including customer acceptance tests, in our test centers and at customer sites worldwide
• Configure, test, and commission switchyard control systems for HVDC projects in a hands‑on role
• Independently identify, analyze, and trace technical issues while supporting the engineering team in debugging and root‑cause analysis
• Support commissioning management in quality, risk and claim management, as well as in continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring

• A completed degree in electrical engineering, ideally combined with around 2–5 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in the commissioning of bay control units, ideally SIPROTEC 5 with DIGSI 5, including the related high‑voltage switchyard equipment
• Solid understanding of high‑voltage and substation technology, including the testing of interlocking logic schemes and automatic control sequences
• Fluent English language skills; additional languages are highly welcome
• Full willingness and availability to travel internationally, up to 100%
• Flexibility and readiness to participate in national and international project assignments
• A collaborative, communicative and proactive mindset, combined with sound decision‑making skills and a constructive approach to conflict resolution

Your opportunities for personal growth

• Development as Commissioning Manager
• Development as Technical Expert
• Development in Project Management