Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Roma; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive plan

Health insurance

Hybrid work model

Lunch tickets

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a skilled Service & Commissioning engineer for its Grid Automation unit in Rome, Italy.

You will manage on-site commissioning and service activities, ensuring quality and safety, while coordinating with site managers and third parties. This role requires Italian and English fluency, a strong background in substation P&C commissioning, and the ability to travel up to 80% across Italy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% and fluency in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead service and commissioning activities on sites per contract specs, quality, and safety.
• Adhere to the commissioning schedule up to handover and provide feedback to apply lessons learned.
• Implement commissioning design changes and mark-ups for as-built documentation.
• Produce progress reports and obtain client sign-off; conduct Safety Observation Tours.
• Assist in technical discussions with customers during commissioning.
• Attend FAT and SAT as required.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Site commissioning

Networking

PLC automation

English fluency

Italian fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omicron

ISA

Microscada RTU560

Job description

The opportunity For 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 believegreat workthrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported andfairly 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 rolegenerally 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