Commissioning Manager for HVDC - Raleigh, NC (US)

Siemens Energy

$120K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent education and experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in commissioning or management of large-scale facilities such as HVDC plants.
  • Strong project management skills with a robust understanding of HVDC technology.
  • Willingness to travel extensively for long-term assignments domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent communication and conflict management skills in diverse cultural settings.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute testing and commissioning of HVDC systems efficiently and effectively.
  • Lead and manage international commissioning teams and contribute to internal improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and contractual standards during testing.
  • Monitor construction site progress and maintain clear communication with partners and suppliers.
  • Coordinate customer technical clarifications in alignment with project management.
  • Assist in risk and claim management, ensuring safety and quality on-site.

Benefits

  • Supportive work culture promoting collaboration and feedback.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits provided by the company.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
  • 401K savings plan with employer matching contributions.
  • Family building benefits and parental leave options.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

As part of our HVDC Commissioning Team, you will implement, test, and verify hardware and software for innovative HVDC applications using lean and agile methods. You will work in diverse, multinational teams in close collaboration with project management, system and equipment engineering, as well as end customers to deliver customized solutions based on the latest advancements in HVDC technology.

In our testing facilities, you will act as the responsible quality gate for hardware and software during Factory Acceptance Tests. On construction sites, you will commission high-voltage equipment and control and protection systems and verify their functionality under real operational conditions.

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Plan and execute tests and commissioning of high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems in an on-time, cost-effective, and quality-oriented manner.
  • Lead and manage international teams of commissioning engineers and contribute to internal improvement programs (e.g., Lean, Reviews, Lessons Learned).
  • Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, applicable laws and regulations, and occupational health and safety standards, including organization and execution of Functional System Testing / Factory Acceptance Tests (FST/FAT).
  • Ensure a smooth construction site process and oversee progress monitoring, documentation, and communication with suppliers and internal and external partners.
  • Coordinate technical clarifications with customers related to testing and commissioning in close alignment with the project management team.
  • Support the project management team in risk and claim management and ensure quality and occupational safety on site, including non-conformance reporting (NCR).


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or an equivalent combination of technical education, training, and relevant professional experience.
  • 10 or more years of professional experience in commissioning or commissioning management of large-scale plants (e.g., HVDC plants, power plants, switchgear, power distribution systems), with solid project management knowledge. Candidates with more experience can be considered for a higher level or vice-versa.
  • High availability to travel, including worldwide business trips and long-term assignments on construction sites in the U.S. and abroad, as well as optional offshore assignments.
  • Strong decision-making, conflict management, result orientation, motivation, and communication skills in international and intercultural environments.
Travel, as needed (~6-9 months in Raleigh, 6-9 months in different location).

Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team

Our US HVDC Team is a dedicated group of experienced professionals at the heart of our HVDC project business. We are guiding our experts from many different engineering and commissioning disciplines through an end-to-end process taking responsibility for the outcome of each step up to final customer acceptance. Diversity is our strength. No one is an expert in everything. Our Team profits from a variety of technical backgrounds and complementing mindsets supported by an open feedback culture. We share an intrinsic drive to continuously challenge and improve ourselves, our team and our projects to create sustainable value for our customers. Join our team and contribute your own ideas to our cause.

Benefits
  • Supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits and parental leave
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