Substation SCADA/RTU Engineer | IEC 61850 Expert

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Baden; Hybrid; CHF 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Baden, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and implement SCADA systems for high- and medium-voltage substations.

You will develop system and network architectures, integrate RTU, gateway, protection, and automation, and perform FATs and commissioning primarily in Switzerland. Applicants should have a 5+ year background in power automation with IEC 61850 experience, strong English skills, and the ability to work across project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Automation Engineering, or comparable technical qualification.
• Min. 5+ years of experience in power automation, substation automation, SCADA, or RTU systems.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols, network architectures, and cybersecurity within critical infrastructure environments.
• Experience with IEC 61850-based systems and integration of protection, control, and automation systems.
• Knowledge of MicroSCADA, RTU500, or IET600 is considered an advantage.
• Experience in technical project coordination, customer consulting, FAT, commissioning, and/or customer training.
• Independent, structured, and solution-oriented working style with strong communication, coordination, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken; German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SCADA systems for HV/MV substations based on IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104/-101/-103, Modbus, DNP, OPC.
• Develop system and network architectures and integrate RTU, gateway, protection, and automation into complex plant environments.
• Configure Ethernet-based networks and implement project-specific functionalities and software applications.
• Execute system, integration, and FATs to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Support commissioning and service interventions at customer sites, primarily in Switzerland.
• Take technical ownership within projects and advise customers on optimal automation solutions.
• Collaborate with project management, sales, suppliers, and internal engineering teams for successful execution.
• Prepare technical specs, system concepts, test docs, and operation/training manuals.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and practices in substation automation.

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Baden, Switzerland, is seeking an experienced electrical engineer to design and implement SCADA systems for high- and medium-voltage substations.

You will develop system and network architectures, integrate RTU, gateway, protection, and automation, and perform FATs and commissioning primarily in Switzerland. Applicants should have a 5+ year background in power automation with IEC 61850 experience, strong English skills, and the ability to work across project teams.