HVDC Communication & Network Commissioning Engineer (M/F/D)

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We are looking for a Communication & Network Commissioning Engineer to support the testing, integration and commissioning of communication and network infrastructure for HVDC and other high-voltage energy projects.

The ideal candidate combines practical knowledge of industrial networks, TCP/IP infrastructure, switches and routers, HMI systems, PC administration and communication interfaces with experience or exposure to commissioning and site-based engineering activities.

The role requires a hands-on approach to configuration, testing and troubleshooting, along with the ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams, customers, suppliers and other commissioning disciplines. Candidates should be comfortable working in international project environments and undertaking assignments at construction and customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing and commissioning of communication and network systems for HVDC/high-voltage projects.
• Configure, commission, monitor and troubleshoot industrial network infrastructure , including switches, routers and associated network components.
• Support commissioning and adaptation of HMI and PC-based systems , including hardware and virtualization environments where applicable.
• Configure and verify TCP/IP-based communication between systems, devices and network components.
• Support the testing and troubleshooting of communication interfaces between HVDC systems, third-party equipment and external signal providers.
• Commission and troubleshoot time synchronization systems , local/remote signal converters and associated communication interfaces.
• Perform functional and integration testing of network and communication infrastructure in test environments and at project sites.
• Diagnose network and communication issues and coordinate corrective actions with engineering teams, customers and suppliers.
• Support other commissioning disciplines in resolving communication and interface-related issues.
• Complete required commissioning records, test documentation and technical reports.
• Support commissioning management activities related to quality, risk, claims, schedule and project execution .
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, reviews and lessons learned.
• Coordinate own commissioning activities and monitor progress against the project schedule.

Education & Experience

• Degree, diploma, technical training or comparable qualification in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Communications, Automation, Computer/Network Engineering or a related discipline.
• Practical experience with network infrastructure, industrial communication systems, network administration or related commissioning activities .
• Experience in industrial, energy, power transmission, substation or similar project environments is desirable.
• Previous HVDC experience is advantageous

Technical Skills

Knowledge or hands-on experience in several of the following:

• TCP/IP networking
• Network administration
• Switches and routers
• Network configuration and troubleshooting
• Industrial communication interfaces
• HMI systems
• PC hardware and administration
• Virtualization environments
• Time synchronization
• Signal conversion/interfaces
• Network monitoring

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