Electrical Commissioning Engineer - 33kV Safety & Switchgear

GTS Nordic Sweden AB; Skövde kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

GTS Nordic Sweden AB is seeking a Project Commissioning Engineer to ensure safety of electrical systems during switching operations and to issue safety documents in accordance with electrical safety rules. The role involves preparing, applying and maintaining isolations and supervising working parties on systems up to 33 kV.

You will work closely with Control Engineers, perform risk assessments and method statements, and ensure compliance with EN 50110-1 and related safety standards.

Qualifications

• Technical qualification and experience in electrical engineering, commissioning, power distribution, or electrical systems operations.
• Recognised Project Commissioning Engineer training and written appointment by Authorising Engineer.
• Familiarity with LV and HV switchgear, isolation principles, and safety protocols.
• Familiarity with operational safety documentation and standards (e.g. EN 50110-1).
• Proven ability to supervise teams and maintain procedural compliance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out switching operations on systems within your level of authorisation.
• Apply isolations and safety precautions in accordance with written procedures.
• Prepare, issue, and cancel Safety Documents (e.g. LVPTW, LOA) where authorised.
• Supervise Competent Persons and working parties during electrical work.
• Conduct “Prove Dead” procedures before commencement of work.
• Ensure clear demarcation and identification of work areas.
• Liaise with the Control Engineer for release and restoration of systems.
• Maintain General Safety in the vicinity of the workplace.
• Complete risk assessments and method statements for all work undertaken.
• Escalate hazards, defects, or breaches in process to the SAP or Control Engineer.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Commissioning

Power distribution

Electrical systems operations

Education

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

LV switchgear

HV switchgear

Isolation principles

Safety protocols

Job description

GTS Nordic Sweden AB is seeking a Project Commissioning Engineer to ensure safety of electrical systems during switching operations and to issue safety documents in accordance with electrical safety rules. The role involves preparing, applying and maintaining isolations and supervising working parties on systems up to 33 kV.

You will work closely with Control Engineers, perform risk assessments and method statements, and ensure compliance with EN 50110-1 and related safety standards.