Commissioning Engineer/Senior Commissioning Engineer

Smart Wires

Remote, Europe

Position Overview

The Commissioning Engineer/Senior Commissioning Engineer is responsible for leading and executing the end-to-end commissioning of Smart Wires’ Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) SmartValve systems and associated control infrastructure at high-voltage transmission substations across Europe and, as required, globally.

This is the primary engineering role within the Technical Services team responsible for project delivery within the EU. The role requires a technically strong, customer-facing engineer who is comfortable working independently at high-voltage substation sites, managing complex multi-stakeholder environments, and maintaining Smart Wires’ reputation for technical excellence and delivery quality.

The role is home-based within Europe with approximately 50% of time spent on-site at customer substations, and the remainder working remotely from home providing engineering support, documentation, and technical assistance to projects globally.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Commissioning

Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of select Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and all Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for SmartValve deployments.
Produce, maintain and review commissioning schedules, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs/ITRs), and safety documentation.
Design and review control system integration for project-specific deployments.
Lead SCADA design, configuration, and customer-witnessed SCADA testing.
Execute on-site commissioning activities, including pre-installation inspections, SAT, offline and online commissioning.
Provide customer training.
Manage commissioning spares, as-built documentation, and site configuration backups.
Manage Field Issues throughout project delivery and ensure timely closeout.
Support the Project Manager with project closeout activities.

Technical Services & Support

Provide structured remote support to field staff and customers.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard designs, SCADA templates, HMI configurations, and ITPs/ITRs.
Author and review Technical Services processes and deployment documentation.
Assist with the development and delivery of customer operator training.
Provide technical assistance to the Commercial team for pre-tender activities and site visits.
Support firmware update activities, including preparation of customer-specific update documentation.

Post-Commissioning & Failure Analysis

Obtain and review site telemetry and Event Data Recorder (EDR) data following commissioning.
Support heatmap development and contribute to remediation planning.
Develop and maintain troubleshooting protocols and ITP/ITRs for failure investigation and remedial works.

Remedial & Warranty Works

Plan and coordinate remedial and warranty works, including spares management and site logistics.
Lead or assist with on-site remedial inspections, testing, and re-commissioning activities.

Skills and Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, Dipl.-Ing., or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline.

Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience as a Commissioning Engineer working on high-voltage transmission, distribution, or renewable connection substations.
Demonstrated experience in the design or testing of substation control systems, HMIs, and SCADA.
Familiarity with communication protocols including IEC 61850 Client/Server, IEC 60870-5-101/104, and/or DNP3,.
Experience with primary plant commissioning and/or protection relay testing is an advantage.
Experience commissioning or supporting FACTS devices is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Strong technical problem-solving and fault-finding capability in complex multi-vendor environments.
Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including utility customers.
Ability to work independently and manage own workload across concurrent projects.
Comfortable working at heights and in energised high-voltage substation environments.
Proficiency with standard network engineering tools including PuTTY, Wireshark, and network diagnostic utilities.
Proficiency in vendor tools for configuring protection relays/control system IEDs.
Competent in Microsoft Office suite.