Automation Commissioning Engineer - HydropowerLocation: Heidenheim an der Brenz / Ravensburg, Germany (Global epicenters of hydro-mechanical design and... Read more
Automation Commissioning Engineer - Hydropower
Location: Heidenheim an der Brenz / Ravensburg, Germany (Global epicenters of hydro-mechanical design and plant automation)
The Role
Are you ready to bring state-of-the-art clean energy projects to life in the field? We are partnering with a world-leading hydropower technology and engineering group seeking an Automation Commissioning Engineer to lead the on-site testing, validation, and deployment of complex control systems and automation architectures for major hydroelectric and pumped-storage plants across Europe and international markets.
In this role, you will be the critical bridge between engineering design and physical plant operation, ensuring that PLC, SCADA, and turbine-governing systems perform flawlessly under real-world operating conditions.
Key Responsibilities
On-Site Commissioning & Testing: Lead Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), loop checks, cold/hot commissioning, and final handovers of automation and SCADA systems directly at hydroelectric power plants.Factory Acceptance & Validation: Participate in Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) alongside software and design engineering teams to pre-validate PLC logic (IEC 61131-3) and HMI interfaces before site deployment.Troubleshooting & Optimization: Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, network, and software issues during startup, tuning turbine governors, excitation systems, and balance-of-plant automation.Client & Stakeholder Management: Coordinate closely with site managers, electrical/mechanical contractors, and utility clients to ensure commissioning milestones are met safely and on schedule.What We Are Looking For
Experience: 3-6+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, field instrumentation, or electrical commissioning, with a strong preference for power generation, utilities, or heavy rotating equipment.Technical Mastery: Practical, field-tested expertise with major industrial control systems (e.g., Siemens SIMATIC S7/PCS7, ABB, or Schneider Electric) and industrial networking protocols.Travel Flexibility: Willingness and readiness for national and international travel to remote hydropower plant sites for extended commissioning campaigns (up to 50-60% field presence).Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent practical technical training, with fluent professional English (German language skills are a strong asset).Why Apply?
Tangible Impact: See your work come alive in the field, turning raw engineering designs into functioning, reliable baseload renewable energy assets.Global Exposure: Travel internationally while building a specialized career at the absolute pinnacle of hydro-energy technology.Rewards: Competitive industrial remuneration package including lucrative field allowances, comprehensive corporate benefits, and structured relocation assistance.ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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