Electrical Commissioning Engineer (MV/LV Switchgear)

Project overview

Our client, a leading contractor delivering a hyperscale data centre campus in the Düsseldorf / NRW region, is looking for an experienced Electrical Commissioning Engineer. You will join the commissioning team responsible for bringing the facility's medium- and low-voltage power infrastructure safely from installation through to energisation and handover.

Requirements

What's on offer

How to apply

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• Degree or technical qualification in Electrical Engineering (Elektrotechnik) – Ingenieur, Techniker or Meister level
• Minimum 5 years' electrical commissioning experience, ideally including data centre, mission-critical, industrial or large infrastructure projects
• Hands-on experience with MV/LV switchgear from major OEMs, protection relays and power distribution systems
• Thorough knowledge of DIN VDE standards (incl. VDE 0100, VDE 0105-100) and safe switching practice; Elektrofachkraft status required, switching authorisation (Schaltberechtigung) for MV is a strong advantage
• Familiarity with test equipment (secondary injection sets, insulation testers, micro-ohmmeters, power quality analysers)
• Experience with commissioning management platforms and documentation (e.g. Procore, ACC, or similar) is beneficial
• Fluent German and good working English (B2 or above); the project team operates in both languages
• Valid SCC/SCCP (or equivalent) safety certificate is an advantage
• Long-term freelance engagement on a high-profile hyperscale data centre project, with strong likelihood of extension
• Competitive day / hourly rate, paid reliably via g2 Recruitment
• The chance to work with a well-established commissioning team on modern, high-capacity power infrastructure
• Access to further data centre projects across Germany through g2's Energy & Infrastructure network

Project details

Düsseldorf / North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Contract type: Freelance / Contract

[ 6-12 months, extensions likely]

Negotiable

Key responsibilities

• Plan and carry out Level 2-4 commissioning of MV switchgear (10/20 kV), transformers, LV main distribution boards (NSHV) and sub-distribution, working to the commissioning plan and client specifications
• Witness and verify Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for switchgear, transformers, busbar trunking and power distribution equipment
• Carry out and review pre-energisation checks: insulation resistance, contact resistance, protection relay settings and secondary injection, CT/VT testing, phase rotation and torque checks
• Coordinate energisation sequences and switching programmes with the electrical contractor, the DNO/grid operator and the site authorised person, in line with VDE 0105-100 and the site permit-to-work system
• Support functional testing of power paths including UPS, generator, ATS/STS and load bank testing ahead of Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Prepare, execute and close out test scripts, ITPs and commissioning checklists; log and track snags/deficiencies to closure
• Compile commissioning records and handover documentation (test certificates, as-built protection settings, O&M inputs)
• Work closely with the Commissioning Manager, Electrical Package Manager and QA/QC team to keep commissioning on programme
• Start: ASAP
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Düsseldorf, Germany, DE
• Languages: German, English