Service Commissioning Engineer

• An MBO-4 or HBO degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Technology, Industrial Automation, or similar.

• At least 2 years of experience within service, commissioning, maintenance, or testing in a high-voltage environment.

• Strong analytical skills and experience with electrical fault diagnosis, measuring equipment, and relevant software.

• You work independently, think in solutions, and are customer-oriented.

• You have excellent command of both the Dutch and English languages; safe communication in both languages is essential.

• You are willing to travel extensively within the Netherlands and occasionally internationally.

• An attractive salary with room for growth and development.

• 40 days off per year.

• CAO Metalektro.

• Holiday allowance and a 13th month.

• Lease car that may also be used privately.

• Bicycle plan and collective health insurance.

• Extensive training and development opportunities.

• Clear career paths toward Senior Commissioning Engineer, Technical Specialist, Project Manager, or Service Manager.

• Working at an international market leader that contributes to the energy transition worldwide.

At Hitachi Energy, we are working towards a sustainable energy future for everyone. As a Service Commissioning Engineer, you will play an important role in realizing and maintaining the high-voltage infrastructure that is essential for industry, grid operators, renewable energy projects, and the energy grids of the future.

Based in Rotterdam, you will work directly with customers throughout the Netherlands. You are responsible for the installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage transformers and substation equipment. In this independent, field-oriented role, you contribute directly to a safe and reliable energy supply.

• Commissioning, installing, testing, and maintaining high-voltage transformers and electrical systems.

• Performing maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and fault analysis on transformer and substation equipment.

• Performing diagnostic tests and troubleshooting electrical and control systems, including protection relays and medium-voltage installations.

• Providing customers with technical advice and support, with a strong focus on quality and service.

• Collaborating with engineering and service teams to further improve product reliability and performance.

• Preparing service and commissioning reports according to applicable company standards.

• Ensuring that all activities comply with Hitachi Energy's safety standards and applicable laws and regulations.

• Building and maintaining sustainable customer relationships through professionalism, technical expertise, and safe working practices.

Full time

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

2026-01-28

Engineering & Science

No

• Safety-conscious and driven to deliver quality work.

• Accurate, organized, and proactive.

• Independent and decisive in the field.

• Strong communicator and comfortable as a technical point of contact for customers.

• Curious, practical-minded, and motivated to solve technical challenges.

Join Hitachi Energy and work on the energy infrastructure of tomorrow. Apply today and build a sustainable future together with us.

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