Senior Project Engineer-SCMS

Hitachi; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Dubai is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to handle engineering assignments for SCADA or RTU systems. Responsibilities include preparing designs, project specifications, and ensuring compliance with project standards and timelines. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical or communication engineering, along with 5-10 years of experience in power grids and a strong background in MicroSCADA systems. This role is crucial for managing project challenges and ensuring quality deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or communication engineering required.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in power grids.
• Understanding of IEDs and their functionalities is a must.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimates for projects.
• Monitor project progress, resolving problems and minimizing delays.
• Coordinate engineering discipline across projects with stakeholders.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of MicroSCADA RTU560 series

Strong design capability in control systems or power systems

Experience with communication protocols (IEC61850, DNP3.0)

Familiarity with OT Security practices

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in English (spoken and written)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical or communication engineering

Job description

Location: Dubai Dubai Emirate United Arab Emirates

Job ID: R0101429

Date Posted:

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY L.L.C

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity

You as a Senior Project Engineer - SCMS will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Dubai UAE. You will be authorized for an engineering discipline with medium to high complexity and completing engineering assignments for SCADA or RTU on multiple projects cost‑effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, delivery time, quality standards and safety requirements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure facilities, equipment etc.
• Extensive knowledge of MicroSCADA RTU560 series, REx670 IEDs and regional cybersecurity standards, including the implementation of Next‑Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and Host‑based Intrusion Detection Systems (HIDS).
• Monitoring progress and performing against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays; identifying, developing and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment and external contractors.
• Taking full responsibility for creating the project design engineering activities and testing MicroSCADA and RTU‑related projects from conceptual design to final build status and coordinating the engineering discipline across several projects with external and internal stakeholders.
• Providing technical support for testing, QC installation and commissioning activities and preparing proposals or presentations of engineering solutions based on customer specifications and budget requirements.
• Performing factory acceptance testing with the customer to prove system readiness and supporting project managers in issuing claims, including new or change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact and risk qualifications.
• Providing cost‑effective quality solutions as per requirements and delivering within time, budget and contract. Creating work plans and cost estimates and reviewing and approving scope, budgeting and scheduling for assignments and ensuring quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
• Acting as the focal point for customer, interaction officials, contractors and others, promoting Hitachi Energy’s working principles and ethics and attending project meetings and presenting specific aspects of engineering assignments, training, coaching, supporting and providing technical advice to customers and colleagues, elevating their knowledge and technical skills.
• Problems facing are often complex and require extensive investigation and analysis. Requiring ability to influence others to accept practices and approaches and ability to communicate and influence in project executions.
• Managing project schedule, timelines, budget and timesheet.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor's or master's degree in electrical or communication engineering.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of experience in power grids and knowledge of MicroSCADA RTUs communication networks and their interfaces.
• Strong design capability experience in the engineering discipline of control systems or power systems.
• Experience in industry standards communication protocols IEC61850, IEC101, IEC104, DNP3.0, Modbus, etc. and understanding of IEDs and relays functionalities.
• Familiar with modern practices in OT Security.
• Knowledge of substation network topology design.
• Designing secure OT network architectures, including segmentation, firewalls and DMZs.
• Implementing access controls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS) and endpoint protection.
• Ability to be self‑motivated with strong problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage critical and complex products and systems.
• Liaising with vendors and contractors to ensure secure integration of third‑party systems.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is required.

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Required Experience

Senior IC