HVDC Commissioning Engineer - DC Protection | Inbetriebsetzung HGÜ (m/w/d) DC Protection
Schmitt GmbH
Job Summary
This role involves the technical commissioning and testing of High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) systems, specifically focusing on control and protection (C&P) hardware and software. As a Commissioning Engineer, you will perform integration tests, functional performance tests (FPT), and dynamic performance tests (DPT) within test centers and on-site. You will be responsible for ensuring technically sound and economical commissioning while supporting project management in quality, risk, and claim management. This position is ideal for engineers passionate about high-voltage technology who enjoy global travel and hands-on technical challenges. The role offers a unique opportunity to work with industry-leading technology such as Siemens SIMATIC and MATLAB/Simulink in a medium-sized company environment that provides long-term stability and attractive benefits, including 30 days of vacation and flexible working models.
Required Skills
Education
Completed degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, or a comparable qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in HVDC/HGÜ systems within high-voltage technology.
- Experience with control, regulation, measurement, protection, and communication systems.
- Experience in electrical power supply and plant commissioning is advantageous.
- Practical experience in project planning and testing using MATLAB/Simulink and Siemens SIMATIC environments.
- Experience in coordinating and monitoring schedules and progress within a specific area of responsibility.
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to travel worldwide for predominantly long-term construction site assignments (Onshore/optional Offshore). German language skills at level B2+ are a mandatory prerequisite.
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