Senior HV/MV Substation Commissioning Lead

CIRA; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CIRA is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Expert to lead pre-commissioning, energization, testing and grid integration for a 200 MW facility in the Netherlands. The role requires hands-on experience with high-complexity industrial power systems and field leadership across HV/MV assets.

Expect short business trips to France, Germany or Poland as part of project coordination and grid compliance, with responsibility for safety and regulatory adherence throughout commissioning activities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience in high-complexity industrial power systems.
• Expertise in pre-commissioning, energization, testing and grid integration.
• Ability to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for hot commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV/MV Substation & Power Conversion commissioning.
• Supervise cold and hot commissioning of HV GIS switchgear and main transformers.
• Lead pre-commissioning and energization of MV switchgears, transformers and distribution headers.
• Commission Reactive Power Compensation assets to enforce grid-code power factor and harmonic compliance.
• Oversee loop testing and energization of step-down transformers and rectifiers across technology trains.
• Pre-commissioning, Safety & Grid Compliance.
• Coordinate earthing resistance measurements, inspections, and grid operator relay studies.
• Execute phased LV switchboard energization using temporary supplies and transfer to definitive power.
• Direct field activities of electrical vendors and site subcontractors aligning ITPs.
• Perform end-to-end loop checks and protection interlock verifications prior to PSSR.
• Drive system handovers from Construction to Commissioning with punch list clearance.

Skills

Electrical commissioning

Grid integration

Industrial power systems

Job description

CIRA is seeking a Senior Electrical Commissioning Expert to lead pre-commissioning, energization, testing and grid integration for a 200 MW facility in the Netherlands. The role requires hands-on experience with high-complexity industrial power systems and field leadership across HV/MV assets.

Expect short business trips to France, Germany or Poland as part of project coordination and grid compliance, with responsibility for safety and regulatory adherence throughout commissioning activities.