Senior HV Commissioning Engineer – Substations Grid Systems

FairPlay Engineering; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCA-VOL certification

BEI-BLS Transport-AVP certification

BEI-BHS Transport-AVP certification

Job summary

FairPlay Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and handover of high-voltage installations. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable delivery aligned with customer requirements.

You will conduct functional tests, verify performance, support FAT/SAT/SIT, and develop commissioning procedures and documentation while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• MBO-4 or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience working with secondary systems and PAC installations.
• Experience testing and commissioning high-voltage substations and electrical infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of protection, automation, and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Independently testing and commissioning secondary systems within high-voltage environments.
• Carry out functional testing, verify system performance, and support FAT, SAT, and SIT activities.
• Prepare commissioning documentation and track outstanding issues for a successful handover.
• Coordinate with project teams and customers while maintaining safety and quality.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Independent work

Team coordination

Education

MBO-4 or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Energy Technology / Industrial Automation

Tools

Protection relays (IEDs) testing

PAC systems testing

Job description

FairPlay Engineering is seeking an experienced Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, commissioning and handover of high-voltage installations. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, reliable delivery aligned with customer requirements.

You will conduct functional tests, verify performance, support FAT/SAT/SIT, and develop commissioning procedures and documentation while maintaining strong safety and quality standards.