Commissioning Manager (HV substation)

HV Substation Commissioning Engineer / Manager in Europe location

About us:

Bureau Veritas Primary Integration (BVPI) is a global leader in data center consulting services and is part of the Bureau Veritas Group, focusing on mission-critical data center facilities planning, construction, and operation. We are partners to the world’s most renowned hyper-scale, co-location, technology, financial and telecommunications companies, building, operating, or occupying data centers around the globe.

With high-quality service delivery commitment, we build trust by helping clients meet challenges, thus helping shape a World of Trust. Our website: www.bvpi.com.

Please share your resume at sheetal.telang@bureauveritas.com.

Job location: European Projects

Experience: minimum 7 years

This profile is required to travel across Europe.

Job Summary:

The HV Substation Commissioning Engineer/Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful commissioning and integration of new high-voltage (HV) electrical substations. This includes managing the end-to-end commissioning process, from site acceptance testing to final energization and handover to the client. The Commissioning Engineer/Manager will work closely with the construction team, electrical engineers, and utility providers to ensure the substation meets all technical, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the detailed commissioning plan, schedule, and budget for the HV substation project
• Coordinate and lead commissioning activities, including site inspections, testing, and system integration
• Manage the procurement of specialized testing equipment, tools, and consumables required for commissioning
• Oversee the execution of all site acceptance tests, functional tests, and performance verifications
• Ensure the substation meets all relevant electrical safety standards, grid codes, and utility requirements
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues, and changes throughout the commissioning lifecycle
• Manage stakeholder communications, including regular progress reporting to project leadership
• Develop comprehensive commissioning documentation, including test results, inspection reports, and handover materials
• Provide post-commissioning support and coordinate any remedial work or system optimizations

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or a related technical discipline
• 7+ years of experience in the commissioning of high-voltage electrical substations and power systems
• Extensive knowledge of HV electrical equipment, protection and control systems, and substation design principles
• Strong understanding of HV substation design, operation, and maintenance, including knowledge of industry standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE).
• Proficient in the application of electrical testing methods, instrumentation, and safety procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to develop and execute detailed commissioning plans
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Familiarity with relevant electrical standards, grid codes, and regulatory requirements
• Professional engineering (P.Eng.) or equivalent certification is preferred

Experience:

• Large Scale Datacenter experience preferred
• Hyperscale Datacenter experience preferred

Please share your resume at sheetal.telang@bureauveritas.com

Information :

• Company : Bureau Veritas Primary Integration
• Position : Commissioning Manager (HV substation)
• Location : County Dublin
• Country : IE