Service Engineer | Substation Automation & SCADA

NES Group Ltd; Madrid; Hybrid; COP 210,239,000 - 315,358,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Bonus scheme

Technical development and progression

Job summary

NES Group Ltd in Madrid is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Service Engineer to deliver and support substation automation solutions across projects in the power sector.

You will commission, troubleshoot and maintain SCADA, protection & control systems, and provide on-site technical guidance, training and system improvements. A hybrid work arrangement is available after probation, with opportunities to work with major utility and industrial customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, Protection & Control, Power Systems or Industrial Automation.
• Proven commissioning and fault-finding experience on complex electrical or automation systems.
• Strong understanding of communication networks, protection schemes and control systems.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites and manage technical responsibilities.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Commission, maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and repair substation automation and control systems.
• Support customers with technical problem-solving and lifecycle service activities.
• Act as the main technical point of contact during project execution and service support.
• Deliver training, technical guidance and system improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Substation automation

SCADA

Protection & Control

Power systems

Industrial automation

On-site field service

Job description

Senior Commissioning & Service Engineer - Substation Automation

Location: Madrid

Join a leading engineering team working on the delivery and support of advanced power system automation solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge substation automation, SCADA, protection & control, and digital grid technologies, helping customers improve network reliability and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commission, maintain, troubleshoot, upgrade and repair substation automation and control systems.
• Support customers with technical problem-solving and lifecycle service activities.
• Act as the main technical point of contact during project execution and service support.
• Deliver training, technical guidance and system improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements:

• Experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, Protection & Control, Power Systems or Industrial Automation.
• Proven commissioning and fault-finding experience on complex electrical or automation systems.
• Strong understanding of communication networks, protection schemes and control systems.
• Ability to work independently on customer sites and manage technical responsibilities.
• Flexibility to travel when required.

Package & Benefits:

• Hybrid working available following probationary period.
• Company bonus scheme / various financial benefits within package.
• Opportunity to work on innovative digital substation and energy transition projects.
• Ongoing technical development and career progression.
• Exposure to major utility, transmission and industrial customers.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients