Commissioning Engineer

Our Construction und Commissioning Team in Renewables is looking for you!   

We are Uniper

At Uniper, we are pro-actively transforming the world of energy whilst at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams with the greatest possible working time flexibility for our employees. Our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as pro-actively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we will look forward to meeting you!

Your responsibilities

• Lead and manage commissioning and testing activities across multiple photovoltaic (PV) projects, including grid connection and/or Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), as well as all associated electrical installations
• Plan, coordinate, and document the commissioning process in collaboration with external subcontractors and internal stakeholders, working closely with project managers and other project resources
• Support on-site signal testing activities, including verification of data completeness and validation of Performance Ratio (PR) test calculations
• Contribute during the project planning phase by providing input on electrical system concepts and support the construction phase by ensuring high execution quality
• Act as the Responsible Electrical Person for all projects, ensuring electrical safety in accordance with DIN VDE 1000-10 from project commencement through internal handover to Asset Management
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety standards and conduct inspections to maintain the highest levels of project quality and operational safety at all times

 

Your profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent electrical engineering qualification
• Minimum of 5 years of proven professional experience in a comparable role
• Strong technical understanding of all electrical components of PV power plants and their associated systems
• Certification as a Responsible Electrical Person in accordance with DIN VDE 1000-10, or willingness to obtain this qualification
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical standards, regulations, and industry requirements, particularly VDE and DGUV regulations
• Experience working with project management and construction software solutions, particularly within Work Package Management (WPM) environments and Lean workflows
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to effectively guide, coordinate, and motivate teams
• High willingness to travel (up to 80%, including assignments of several weeks at a time) and possession of a valid driver's license
• Languages: Professional proficiency in both English and German is required; additional European languages are considered an advantage

 

Your benefits

At Uniper, we not only reward our employees with attractive salaries, an excellent company pension and health related benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas. We enable various flexible working arrangements, whilst also supporting with home office equipment.

Through regular training and workshops, together we work towards visualising yourself in our company as if it were your own. We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries. As an employer, Uniper has committed itself to providing special support to certain areas:

Work-Life-Balance / New Normal:

• Choosing how, where, and when to work in accordance with your team and the requirements of your job
• Modern and ergonomic equipment for your workplace (home & office)
• Support to balance private life and work: Sabbaticals, part-time possibilities, family service

Mobility:

• Bike leasing offer (deferred compensation) 
• E-car charging stations at almost all Uniper locations

Health offers:

• Flu vaccination
• Preventive health services
• Employee assistance program

Company pension:

• Employer-funded contributions to a modern pension system
• Possibility of self-funded contributions with employer-funded matching

Trainings:

• Lifelong training
• Coaching

Our employees are the reason for our success. Therefore, you will find many other benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!

 Your contact

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

career@uniper.energy

 

Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!

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As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.