Hybrid Commissioning Engineer

at BayWa r.e. EMEA

• Job title: Commissioning Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Switching
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Munich, Germany

About the role

• Commissioning Engineer responsible for coordinating commissioning activities and ensuring compliance with standards at power plants. Contributing to project execution and collaborating with various internal teams across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of Commissioning Engineers and deployment planning.
• Analyze test results and provide recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with existing standards, regulations, norms, and contribute to defining BayWa r.e. commissioning standards.
• Act as the interface between the construction team, grid team, O&M team and engineering team.
• Execute and/or supervise activities and tests related to the commissioning of power plants.
• Supervise or perform tests and commissioning activities of the park’s internal MV grid, and support and/or execute MV switching activities.
• Perform the commissioning of inverters.
• Troubleshoot systems during the commissioning phase to ensure a smooth transition into operation.
• Review test and commissioning protocols and procedures submitted by manufacturers, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Collaborate closely with R&D and engineering teams to optimize future system designs.
• Ensure all commissioning-related tests, reports and checklists are performed according to the Quality Plan / Commissioning Plan, and ensure proper documentation.
• Report commissioning activities to the Team Leader Commissioning.

Requirements

• Engineer or technician background, ideally in electrical engineering or mechatronics, with at least 3 years of experience in commissioning power plants.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including the capacity to read and interpret complex electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Hands-on experience with key commissioning tests and procedures, including insulation resistance testing, Earth Testing (Step and Touch Potential, continuity tests), MV cable withstand tests (VLF), MV/HV energization procedures, and MV switchgear maneuvers.
• Knowledge of protection relay configuration as well as testing and commissioning standards for PV, battery systems, and partial knowledge of wind systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems from various technologies/manufacturers is a plus, as is experience working in international teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office, with advanced Excel skills required.
• Fluency in business English; additional languages are an advantage.
• Willingness to travel frequently to construction sites across Europe.

Benefits

• Mobile working options
• Flexible working hours
• Modern office atmosphere
• Company restaurant and barista bar
• Discounted fitness conditions
• Discounted online shopping