Electrical Commissioning Engineer - Power Conversion

Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Department: Sécheron | Traction Power Systems

Workplace: on_site

Description

Are you a technical enthusiast, a hand-on person who likes travelling? Do you have experience with custom electro-mechanical solutions or a passion for the electrified rail industry? This Electrical Conversion Commissioning Engineer role is your 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 contains field service activities such as preventive & corrective maintenance, retrofits and commissioning activities, making it ideal for those with hands-on attitude, and a clear customer focus.

We’re looking for an all-rounder who can support our service organization in Washington DC. This will require you to collaborate with internal teams and our customers. If you’re technically solid, like to travel and have a clear customer focus, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervision of installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and maintenance of converters (thyristor + IGBT) with power ranging from 0.5MW to 10MW, and other electro-mechanical switchgear testing, commissioning, repair, troubleshooting, and site survey tasks as needed, according to international standards, at customers’ sites (could be worldwide).
• Participating in the development of power converters by giving site feedback and close communication with development team in Geneva (CH) and Madrid (Spain).
• Providing training to our customers in field of power converters in substations.
• Ensuring complete functionality of the HW/SW converter room.
• Uploading and debugging of software, firm wares or minor adjustments in software.
• Administrative activities related to testing and commissioning of power converters (reporting, edition of test and SAT reports).
• Providing overall support during the handover of the power converter to the customer.
• Close cooperation with the company headquarters in Geneva and development team in Madrid

Requirements

• Technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or Industrial Engineering
• Electrical hazards and safety training; Maintenance; Protections and control of electrical equipment
• Experience on installation, testing and commissioning, and maintenance of electrical equipment. Ideally with experience on maintenance and experience on DC traction substations.
• Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in additional languages is considered a plus.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team. Self-motivated.
• Honesty and integrity
• Willing to travel up to 80%

Benefits

We foster flat hierarchies and direct communication, enabling quick decisions and strong collaboration across all levels. You’ll be trusted with real responsibility and encouraged to take initiative, with 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.
• Medical / dental / vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off
• Per diem / travel policy
• Technically challenging.