Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Rail Limited; Roma; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch ticket or canteen

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and partnerships (gyms, stores

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A. in Rome, Lazio, Italy seeks a skilled Electrical Engineer for on-site service and commissioning of HV protection systems and SCADA/RTU installations.

This role involves troubleshooting, coordinating with site managers and third parties, and ensuring customer acceptance of commissioning work. You will travel extensively (up to 80%), perform site tests with Omicron and ISA devices, and contribute to safe, compliant project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in P&C site commissioning of substations.
• Experience with test devices (Omicron, Isa); Hitachi Microscada and RTU560 experience; PLC automation commissioning knowledge.
• Familiarity with IEC104/101 and 61850 protocols; networking basics.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to client sites (80%).
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Service & Commissioning team to troubleshoot and resolve issues at sites and drive customer acceptance certification.
• Ensure commissioning schedule adherence up to handover with limited supervision and provide feedback for lessons learned.
• Coordinate site activities with the site manager and third parties, provide mark-ups for as-built documentation.
• Produce progress reports and ensure client sign-off, conduct Safety Observation Tours to address Hazards.
• Execute on-site service and commissioning of HV protection systems and SCADA/RTU testing.
• Handle snag lists independently and resolve issues.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers during commissioning.
• Attend FAT and SAT as required.

Skills

Site commissioning

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Travel 80%

Italian & English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Technical Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Omicron

ISA tests

Hitachi Microscada

RTU560

PLC automation

IEC104/101

IEC61850

Networking

Job description

Location: Rome, Lazio, Italy

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunityFor our Business Unit Grid Automation based in Santa Palomba - Rome, with site-time across Italy expected , we are looking for a talent who will be responsible for service and commissioning, ensuring completion of all activities efficiently, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

How you'll make an impact

• You will be working within our Service & Commissioning team, enjoying trouble-shooting, having a can-do attitude to resolve technical issues at sites and focusing on finalize customer acceptance certification.
• Ensure adherence to the commissioning schedule up to the handover, working independently with limited supervision, giving feedbacks to the organization to apply lessons learned process.
• Implement commissioning design changes and provides mark-ups for as built project documentation and in some specific projects being coordinate with the site manager and third party providers.
• Ensure progress reports are produced in accordance with client and satisfactory sign-off is obtained. Safety Observation Tours will be conducted regularly to report and mitigate potential HSE Hazards.
• Execute activities on site related to service and commissioning of HV protection system and Scada/RTU system preparation and testing.
• Independent in Snag list handling and resolution
• Assist in technical discussion with customers during commissioning activities.
• Attending FAT and SAT as required.

Your background

• Bachelor Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Technical Diploma or equivalent qualifications and experience;
• Experience in P&C site commissioning of substations;
• Experience with test devices (Omicron, Isa); Proven Experience on Hitachi Microscada and RTU560 product; Knowledge of PLC automation commissioning; Knowledge of IEC104/101 and 61850 protocol; Knowledge of Networking and network Device;
• Strong communication and problem solving skills;
• Flexibility to travel to client sites as required (80%) ;
• Fluency in Italian and English.

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows

• Starting from: 38000 € gross

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes

• Incentive Plan, Lunch ticket or canteen, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

Applicable CBA

Metalmeccanico

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