Senior Substation Automation Service Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Service Engineer to lead retrofit upgrades, system extensions, and site implementations for Substation Automation. You will manage complex assignments, ensuring quality, safety, and contractual alignment while coordinating with customers and project teams.

You will develop HMIs, configure system databases, and prepare essential project documents. A strong background in SCMS, automation protocols, and OT cybersecurity is required, with travel to customer sites up to

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.
• Strong command of Substation Automation Systems and IEC protocols.
• Proficient with Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA and RTU systems.
• Hands-on experience with engineering tools like MS Office, Visio, IET, ITT, PCM, MiCOM, DIGSI.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Service Engineering function in project and customer meetings.
• Coordinate with customers to prepare project documents, execution schedules, acceptance criteria, and resolve items.
• Execute service engineering activities such as system integrations, factory testing and site implementations.
• Perform system modifications, extensions, and upgrades including SAT and energization checks.
• Develop HMI configurations and system databases per project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, regulations, cybersecurity, and safety protocols.
• Support lessons learned and contract claim preparation.
• Manage external partners and travel to customer sites.

Skills

SCMS engineering

Substation Automation

IEC 61850

OT cybersecurity

System commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Visio

IET

DIGSI

MiCOM

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Service Engineer to lead retrofit upgrades, system extensions, and site implementations for Substation Automation. You will manage complex assignments, ensuring quality, safety, and contractual alignment while coordinating with customers and project teams.

You will develop HMIs, configure system databases, and prepare essential project documents. A strong background in SCMS, automation protocols, and OT cybersecurity is required, with travel to customer sites up to