Electrical Commissioning Engineer (MV/LV Switchgear) · On-Site

Location:

Region: Düsseldorf
Country: Germany

Role:

  • Industry: Data Centres, Engineering
  • Job Type: Contract / Freelance
Working Arrangement: On-Site
Rate: Negotiable

Application Details:

Start Date: ASAP
Expiry Date: 30/11/2026
Job Reference: Ign1238293201

Electrical Commissioning Engineer (MV/LV Switchgear) · On-Site

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.

Location: Düsseldorf / North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

 

Contract type: Freelance / Contract

 

Duration: [ 6-12 months, extensions likely]

 

Rate: 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

 

Requirements

 

  • 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

 

What's on offer

 

  • 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

 

How to apply

If you are interested or would like to find out more, send your up-to-date CV to us or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation.

 

g2 Recruitment are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

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