System Administrator - Network Specialist Commissioning Engineer (f/m/d)

Siemens Energy; Porto; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Health insurance coverage

International assignments

Job summary

Siemens Energy is hiring for an I&C commissioning specialist in Porto, Portugal. You will commission, test, and optimize automation systems, analyze system behavior, and troubleshoot to improve reliability.

You will participate in interlock checks, validate control logic, and support customer acceptance tests and handovers. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across international projects, with opportunities to travel and work abroad, contributing to safe, efficient energy

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or similar (must-have)
• Experience working with industrial automation or control systems in energy or process industries (must-have)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to work in international environments (must-have)
• Professional English skills and willingness to travel and work abroad for extended periods (must-have)
• Knowledge of DCS, PLCs, control logic, instrumentation, or industrial communication protocols (nice-to-have)

Responsibilities

• Commission, test, and optimize Siemens Energy I&C systems, including automation processors, sensors, drives, and control systems
• Analyze system behavior, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance and reliability
• Execute interlock checks and validate control logic following safety and quality standards
• Support customer acceptance tests, system handovers, and operator training
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to improve commissioning processes and deliver solutions

Skills

Industrial automation experience

English proficiency

Analytical and problem solving

Willingness to travel internationally

Knowledge of DCS/PLCs/control logic

Education

Electrical/Automation/Control Systems/Computer Engineering degree

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day

You start your day on-site or remotely, supporting the commissioning of advanced Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems used in critical energy infrastructure. You configure and test automation systems, review control logic, and solve technical challenges to ensure systems run reliably. You work closely with engineering teams and customers, helping deliver safe and efficient plants. Throughout the day, you validate system performance and support handover activities. Your work directly contributes to successful project delivery worldwide.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Commission, test, and optimize Siemens Energy I&C systems, including automation processors, sensors, drives, and control systems
• Analyze system behavior, troubleshoot issues, and improve performance and reliability
• Execute interlock checks and validate control logic following safety and quality standards
• Support customer acceptance tests, system handovers, and operator training
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to improve commissioning processes and deliver solutions

What You Bring

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Computer Engineering, or similar (must-have)
• Experience working with industrial automation or control systems in energy or process industries (must-have)
• Knowledge of DCS, PLCs, control logic, instrumentation, or industrial communication protocols (nice-to-have)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to work in international environments (must-have)
• Professional English skills and willingness to travel and work abroad for extended periods (must-have)

About The Team

You will join a young and motivated team focused on delivering high‑quality commissioning services for global energy projects. The team works closely with engineering, project management, and customers to ensure successful system delivery. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are part of everyday work. Team members support each other and contribute ideas to improve processes and results. The environment is international, inclusive, and performance‑driven. Different perspectives and cultural backgrounds are valued and encouraged.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Rewards/Benefits

• Competitive salary (range to be defined) and meal allowance
• Compensation for international assignments
• Health insurance coverageRemote work within the country (when not abroad)
• Additional 5 “Pontes” days and birthday day off (if on a weekday and not abroad)
• Additional benefits depending on location