Commissioning Engineer - HV/MV Substations

Commissioning Engineer – HV/MV Substations

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commissioning Engineer to join a specialist engineering business based in Dublin, delivering complex electrical power and infrastructure projects across Europe. This is a hands-on, technically challenging role involving the commissioning of high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical systems, protection equipment and associated control systems. The successful candidate will take ownership of the commissioning process from initial project handover through to final testing, documentation and project close-out. The role will involve working closely with clients, contractors and internal project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.

• Location: Dublin, Ireland (Can be based anywhere in Europe)
• Salary: €80,000–€90,000 per annum
• Travel: Extensive travel throughout Europe

Please note: The candidate can be based anywhere in Europe, but will be required to travel regularly to Ireland and other European locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full commissioning process, from receipt of project handover documentation through to final project handover and close-out.
• Commission medium-voltage switchgear, current and voltage transformers, Rogowski coils, distribution and power transformers, protection relays, power quality meters, high-voltage cables and HMI/supervisory systems.
• Programme and test protection relay inputs/outputs, settings and logic.
• Review tender documentation, design drawings, construction drawings and as-built documentation, ensuring accurate records are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify critical commissioning requirements and communicate these effectively to relevant design, engineering and project personnel.
• Review and contribute to protection discrimination studies and other relevant technical studies.
• Develop and implement testing and commissioning procedures, standards and documentation, including pre-commissioning test protocols.
• Carry out Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), cold commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Ensure commissioning activities are completed in accordance with project specifications, quality standards and relevant safety requirements.
• Act as a key technical representative on client sites, liaising with customers, contractors, subcontractors and third-party stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Where required, represent the client during commissioning activities, supervising and witnessing tests, reviewing results and confirming acceptance against agreed requirements.
• Manage commissioning documentation, technical reviews, sign-offs and final handover packages, including Operation and Maintenance (O&M) documentation where required.
• Record, investigate and report commissioning non-conformances.
• Contribute to the investigation and reporting of accidents, incidents, non-conformances and customer complaints where required.
• Maintain and update project schedules, commissioning records and progress reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with relevant quality management systems and ISO standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a relevant High Voltage (HV) electrical engineering or commissioning role.
• Strong technical knowledge of HV/MV electrical systems and associated equipment.
• Good working knowledge of Protection, Automation and Control Systems (PACS).
• Previous hands-on experience using electrical testing and commissioning equipment.
• Experience with protection relay programming, testing and configuration.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Proficient in the use of relevant software packages and Microsoft Office.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding abilities, particularly when working under pressure.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple project activities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with clients and contractors.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively throughout Europe.

Location & Travel

• The candidate can be based anywhere in Europe, but will be required to travel regularly to Ireland and other European locations.