Electrical & Automation Commissioning Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Automation Commissioning Engineer to support the commissioning of a prototype hydrogen-to-green steel plant in Boden, Sweden.

The role requires strong engineering and commissioning experience across LV/MV/HV distribution systems, transformers, switchgear, drives and steel plant equipment, covering installation through cold and hot commissioning. The successful candidate will combine strong electrical technical knowledge with an understanding of steelmaking processes, systemisation and completions management.

Key Responsibilities

Commissioning & Installation

• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and start-up of electrical and automation systems.
• Execute commissioning of LV/MV/HV distribution systems, transformers, switchboards, motors, variable speed drives, overhead cranes and associated equipment.
• Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures and test scripts.
• Conduct cold and hot commissioning of steel plant equipment in accordance with project specifications, safety requirements and schedules.
• Verify installation, functionality and readiness of electrical equipment before energisation and operation.
• Identify and resolve commissioning issues, ensuring effective technical close-out.

Electrical Systems

• Apply European electrical standards and specifications covering LV/MV/HV systems, switchgear, cables, underground cabling, overhead lines, wiring, electrical safety, earthing and grounding.
• Execute and validate electrical protection systems, including protection relays, protection coordination and transformer differential protection.
• Conduct testing, calibration and troubleshooting of protection relays and electrical equipment.
• Ensure earthing and grounding systems are correctly installed, tested and compliant with applicable requirements.

Engineering & Design

• Provide technical input during engineering and design to optimise systems for commissioning, operation and maintainability.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Identify and resolve design or installation issues that could impact commissioning.
• Apply knowledge of relevant requirements for electrical equipment installed in hazardous areas.

Process Knowledge & Systemisation

• Apply knowledge of steelmaking processes to support effective equipment and system commissioning.
• Support systemisation of the plant, including boundary drawings and definition of systems and subsystems.
• Use Completions Management Systems to track, verify and report commissioning and completion progress.
• Coordinate system readiness and ensure electrical interfaces are aligned with mechanical, instrumentation, automation and process requirements.

Completions, Handover & Documentation

• Prepare and manage Inspection and Test Records (ITRs), ensuring required testing is completed and signed off.
• Lead and participate in system walkdowns and punch-list management.
• Ensure deficiencies are identified, tracked and resolved before system handover.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test documentation and completion evidence.
• Support safe and efficient handover of completed systems to operations.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work with engineering teams, contractors, equipment vendors and suppliers to ensure activities align with project priorities.
• Coordinate with mechanical, process, instrumentation and automation disciplines to enable integrated commissioning.
• Provide technical reports and commissioning progress updates to project stakeholders.
• Support resolution of technical and interface issues affecting commissioning progress.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain a strong safety focus throughout installation, energisation, testing and commissioning.
• Ensure activities comply with applicable electrical codes, standards, project specifications and local requirements.
• Promote safe commissioning practices and effective risk management.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Extensive experience in electrical commissioning within steel plants or comparable heavy industrial environments.
• Proven cold and hot commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of the steelmaking process and industrial electrical systems.
• In-depth knowledge of LV/MV/HV distribution systems, motors, transformers and switchgear.
• Experience with HV/MV variable speed drives and overhead cranes.
• Strong knowledge of electrical protection systems, protection relays, protection coordination and transformer differential protection.
• Strong knowledge of earthing and grounding systems.
• Knowledge of electrical equipment requirements for hazardous areas.
• Experience with plant systemisation, boundary drawings and system/subsystem definition.
• Strong knowledge of Completions Management Systems, ITRs, walkdowns, punch lists and system handover.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with relevant commissioning, reporting and completions management software.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Advantageous Experience

• Certification or training relating to HV/MV systems, electrical protection or completions management.
• Experience with hydrogen, green steel or other large-scale energy transition projects.
• Familiarity with Swedish electrical standards and industrial regulations.
• Previous experience commissioning complex steelmaking or process plant facilities.

Location

This is a site-based position in Boden, Sweden, working within a fast-paced project environment through installation, commissioning and system handover.

The successful candidate will combine strong hands-on commissioning capability with electrical engineering expertise, systemisation knowledge and an understanding of steel plant operations.

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