Lead Substation Automation Service Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Systems LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Service Engineer to execute retrofit upgrades, system extensions, and modifications for Substation Automation while delivering SLA-based programs. You will lead varied assignments, ensuring site activities align with contractual obligations, safety, and quality standards.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 6–10 years SCMS experience, strong IEC protocol knowledge, and willingness to travel 100% to customer sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 6–10 years as an SCMS engineer with design, testing, and commissioning experience.
• Willingness to travel 100% to customer sites.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead retrofit upgrades, system extensions, and modifications for Substation Automation.
• Coordinate with customers to prepare project documents, schedules, acceptance criteria, and testing.
• Ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while meeting safety and quality standards.

Skills

Substation automation

IEC protocols

MicroSCADA/RTU

IEDs knowledge

Engineering tools

Power systems

OT cybersecurity

English communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical engineering / Power Systems degree

Tools

MS Office

Visio

IET

ITT

PCM

MiCOM

DIGSI

Job description

Hitachi Energy Systems LLC in Abu Dhabi seeks a Service Engineer to execute retrofit upgrades, system extensions, and modifications for Substation Automation while delivering SLA-based programs. You will lead varied assignments, ensuring site activities align with contractual obligations, safety, and quality standards.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering or related field, 6–10 years SCMS experience, strong IEC protocol knowledge, and willingness to travel 100% to customer sites.