Commissioning Engineer – HVDC Systems (Primary & Auxiliary Power Supply)
Quest Global · Posted Nov 5, 2026
- Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany
- €65K–€85K per year
- 5+ years
Commissioning Engineer with strong experience in HVDC, high‑voltage substations, and auxiliary power supply systems, responsible for on‑site commissioning, testing, and documentation of primary and auxiliary power equipment.
Compensation
depending on seniority, our budget for the role is between 65k-85k Euro gross/year
Responsibilities
- Perform on‑site commissioning and startup activities for HVDC auxiliary power supply systems
- Execute commissioning, testing, and verification of primary high‑voltage equipment such as HV switchgear, power transformers, reactors/chokes, surge arresters, auxiliary transformers
- Conduct functional testing of protection, control, interlocking, and plant automation systems
- Utilize Omicron test equipment for protection and commissioning activities
- Perform testing, parameter verification, and troubleshooting of SIPROTEC 5 protection relays and associated control systems
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Technology, or a related discipline
- Nice to have: German language skills