Installation & Commissioning Specialist - GIS

Siemens Energy; Amadora; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance

Free shuttle to Alfragide office

Additional vacation days for travel

Job summary

Siemens Energy Unipessoal Lda. in Portugal seeks a GIS installation or commissioning specialist to perform on-site mechanical and electrical assembly of GIS equipment and troubleshoot, while ensuring safety and quality standards. You will support project teams and contribute to sustainable energy solutions.

You will travel extensively (80-90%), collaborate with local and global teams, and provide technical training and documentation to stakeholders, helping advance electrification initiatives.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
• Strong problem-solving and a hands-on approach to engineering.
• Willingness to travel 80-90% of the time.
• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site mechanical and electrical assembly and troubleshooting of GIS equipment, ensuring safety and quality.
• Perform commissioning and pre-commissioning inspections for Gas Insulated Switchgear systems, documenting results.
• Prioritize health and safety by conducting risk assessments and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely project execution for electrification efforts.
• Provide technical support and training to local teams and clients.
• Document findings and prepare reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in English

Strong problem-solving

Hands-on approach

Willingness to travel

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

\"We energize society\" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

About the Role

Job ID

300389

Location

Portugal

Lisboa

• PORTUGAL


• Porto

Company

Siemens Energy Unipessoal Lda.

Organization

Grid Technologies

Business Unit

Service

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day
Join Siemens Energy and immerse yourself in the forefront of innovation within the electrical engineering sector! As a GIS installation or commissioning specialist, you will engage in hands‑on work, conducting mechanical and electrical assembly of GIS equipment in diverse locations. Your role will involve troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, all while contributing to our mission of promoting sustainable energy solutions. Imagine being part of a team that directly impacts global electrification initiatives and helps reduce carbon footprints!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Conduct on-site mechanical and electrical assembly and troubleshooting of GIS equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.


• Perform commissioning and pre-commissioning inspections for Gas Insulated Switchgear systems, documenting results and addressing any discrepancies.


• Prioritize health and safety by conducting risk assessments and ensuring a safe working environment for yourself and your team.


• Collaborate with project teams to ensure timely and efficient project execution, contributing to electrification efforts.


• Provide technical support and training to local teams and clients, empowering them to implement our innovative solutions effectively.


• Document findings, prepare reports, and communicate effectively with stakeholders, including project teams and customers.

What You Bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.


• Strong problem‑solving skills and a hands‑on approach to engineering challenges.


• Willingness to travel extensively, with availability for travel abroad 80-90% of the time.


• Fluency in English, with outstanding communication skills.


• A proactive attitude and a passion for learning and professional growth.

About the Team
We offer innovative solutions that enhance grid reliability, resilience, and flexibility while maintaining grid stability. Our team addresses the increasing complexity of grid infrastructure, contributing to a more sustainable and efficient energy system to meet the growing demand for energy. We provide comprehensive services for the complete lifecycle of high-voltage assets. Our global team ensures direct and effective support, as well as long‑term care with customized service programs, guiding our customers through the challenges of sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy systems.

Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With +100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world’s electricity generation. Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy:https://www.siemensenergy.com/employeevideo

Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character—no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits
Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:

• Competitive salary and fair monetary compensation when working abroad.


• Meal allowance and health insurance.


• Additional 5 pre-established “Pontes” vacation days if not working abroad.


• Birthday off if it falls on a weekday and you are not abroad.


• Free shuttle service to the Alfragide office.