Senior Commissioning Engineer - Grid Integration

**Location:** Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates **Job ID:** R0129424 **Date Posted:** 2026-05-14 **Company Name:** HITACHI ENERGY SYSTEMS LLC **Profession (Job Category):** Engineering & Science **Job Schedule:** Full time **Remote:** No **Job Description:** **The opportunity** We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Commissioning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be leading all on-site activities of a project to assure cost-effective execution of Power Quality and Substation project deliverables in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements during the start-up, construction and/or erection, commissioning, maintenance phases. **How you’ll make an impact** * Planning project on-site activities with project manager including necessary local resources, equipment and milestones. * Capable to handle hands on Power Quality testing activities on the site * Capable to lead T&C activities on the assigned project as well as coordinate with client and consultant. * Having TAQA and other Utilities approval or Competency are added advantage. * Hands on Experience on Power Quality & Substation Testing & commissioning of Switchgear, Protection relay and Scheme checks * Testing of various components like Circuit breakers, CT, VT, Aux relays, Interlocks verification. * Bus Bar protection scheme, Bus bar protection Sensitivity & Stability test & Transformer differential & REF protection Sensitivity & Stability test. * Planning the ITC schedule in line with the project completion date, Weekly and monthly witness schedule preparation and monitors in line with baseline program. * Coordinating agreement between customer and external resources on construction targets, health and safety requirements, site organization and policy. * Being responsible, from receiving the assigned site area from the customer or project manager to handing over to the end customer on completion day, for coordinating all on-site activities to ensure the successful execution of start-up, construction, erection, testing and commissioning activities in alignment with contract specifications, quality standards, schedule, and safety requirements. * Serving as a project representative by building and maintaining effective relationships with customers as well as other local organizations such as authorities, banks, and suppliers to ensure their active support of field activities. * Ensuring detailed and up-to-date construction Health & Safety (H&S) plan is in place in respect of each work package, compliant with the Hitachi Energy HSE plan. * Ensuring all on-site resources are properly trained on company health, safety and environment policy and proactively promotes health and safety. * Ensuring correct handling, storage and installation of Hitachi Energy-delivered equipment, coordinating on-site storage as well as shipment logistics to secure timely site delivery of equipment and material. * Managing the sub-contractors on site hired by Hitachi Energy to ensure necessary quality and progress achieved to meet delivery date. * Controlling project cost for the project site work, monitors actual spends against forecasts and estimates final cost for the same. * Managing the petty cash and has delegated authority for local purchasing within agreed limits. * Ensuring all documentation is modified and updated as necessary, the document handling system is maintained, and latest revisions are used for the construction work on site. * You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. * Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. **Your background** * A bachelor’s degree in electrical power, electronics & communication. * 10 years of project experience in related fields. * Power Quality (STATCOM, SVC, etc.,) commissioning experience is mandatory. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Planning skills. Ability to work under pressure. * Able to communicate with people of all levels. * Ability to boost members morals to achieve goals. * Proven leadership and communication skills. * Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required. **Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------