Commissioning Engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d), Baden

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to homes, schools, hospitals, and industries— and we do so with people who are passionate, collaborative, and committed to making a real difference.

Opportunity As a SCADA/RTU Commissioning Engineer, you will join our Grid Automation Systems team in Baden, Switzerland. In this role, you will oversee the commissioning of substation automation systems for medium‑complexity assignments, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety expectations.

Responsibilities

Carry out testing and commissioning of substation automation systems at customer sites in Switzerland and abroad, while actively supporting the Service Management team

Execute commissioning activities safely, following all Hitachi Energy and customer safety standards; report hazards and near misses to support continuous improvement

Perform commissioning tasks according to defined process descriptions and checklists; coordinate closely with engineering and project management teams

Identify, track, and resolve open points, ensuring customer sign‑off before site demobilization

Report site progress and planning updates; ensure efficient use of commissioning tools and test equipment

Provide marked‑up drawings to engineering for preparing as‑built documentation and final submissions

Support planning and implementation of commissioning activities

Implement design changes and provide mark‑ups for as‑built project documentation

Coordinate site activities required to finalize customer acceptance certification

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

4+ years of experience as a commissioning engineer for automation systems and related products

Strong knowledge of substation SCADA/RTU systems, HMI principles, and Hitachi Energy products; understanding of protection philosophies

Basic knowledge of communication protocols such as IEC 61850, LON, IEC 101–104, DNP; ability to read schematic drawings and identify discrepancies; strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills

Familiarity with engineering toolchains typical for SAS/SCADA (IET600, PCM600, MicroSCADA); willingness to learn across SCADA, RTU, networking, and cybersecurity topics

Strong communication and presentation skills

Proficiency in spoken and written English, German is preferred

About Hitachi Energy At Hitachi Energy, we believe that diversity and collaboration are the foundation of great innovation. You will join a global team where different perspectives are valued, and where we work together to advance a sustainable energy future for all.

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