Commissioning Engineer

Sécheron Hasler Group • Washington, DC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Commissioning Engineer role is an opportunity to join a globally recognized manufacturer specialized in DC switchgear, power conversion systems, and traction power solutions for the rail industry. This dynamic role involves preventive & corrective maintenance, retrofits, and commissioning activities, making it ideal for those with a hands-on attitude and a clear customer focus. The role requires supporting the service organization in the USA, collaborating with internal teams and customers. The ideal candidate is technically solid, enjoys travel, and has a clear customer focus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; or relevant technical experience will also be considered.
• Commissioning background in the field of installation, testing and maintenance of electrical equipment with custom electro-mechanical solutions.
• Prior experience in power distribution, switchgear manufacturing, or similar roles (3+ years preferred).
• Familiarity with DC power systems (Low Voltage and Medium Voltage up to 3kV).
• Minimum requirement: High school diploma or GED combined with industry experience.
• Safety training and certification including OSHA card, current basic first aid and CPR certification.
• Systematic way of working, hand-on approach.
• Strong customer orientation, good communication skills and the ability to move within the customer organization.
• Excel and MS Office Suite (Office 365) user level knowledge.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and adaptable in complex technical environments.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements and create clear, accurate solutions.
• Domestic travel: up to 80%. Occasional international travel.
• Availability to go for a 4-6 week onboarding at the company’s European production plant.

Nice To Haves

• Commissioning experience on DC traction substations

Responsibilities

• Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities at customer facilities according to Sécheron standards.
• Implement retrofits and modernization projects in collaboration with internal teams and customers.
• Provide supervision of installation, testing, commissioning and occasionally customer trainings on Sécheron equipment.
• Execute audits of existing equipment.
• Elaboration of technical intervention reports and templates.
• Support Sales Engineers on substation surveys on site interventions.
• Support Sales team with the elaboration of repair quotations.
• Promote proactively new service centered business opportunities during customer visits, such as spare parts sales repairs, on-site services, retrofits, trainings, etc.
• Provide support on DC products, including: DC switchgear, high-speed breakers, and panels; Rectifiers, power converters, and voltage limiting devices; Multi-function protection relays and custom electro-mechanical solutions.

Benefits

• Flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels.
• Trust with real responsibility and encouragement to take initiative.
• Plenty of opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• International stable and growing group with strong foundations.
• Company which is in all markets among the top 3 market players.
• Top notch innovative and resilient products.
• Global impact and management of globally spread professionals.
• Possibility to create a real impact, take initiative and work on new sectors and products.
• Technically challenging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree