Commissioning Control Engineer | Madrid, Spain

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is expanding its Madrid-based Operations Center of Excellence and seeks a Commissioning Control Engineer to join the control engineering team. You will work on power electronic converters, plan cold/hot/wet commissioning, and coordinate interfaces with customers and internal teams.

The role involves site visits and on-site training with 80% travel. Ideal candidates have a diploma in Electrical Engineering, experience in power converters, and proficiency in industry protocols.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (university / technical college).
• Working experience in process control and software design (OLC, CLC, Protection, HMI).
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols (OPC, IEC61850, IEC60870-5-104, DNP3).
• Experience in testing and commissioning of power converters or substations.
• Fast learner with structured, proactive work style.
• Fluent in English with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and preparation of cold / hot / wet commissioning for power electronic converters.
• Responsible for interface testing, energization (low and high voltage) and documentation.
• Commissioning coordination between customer, own team and other involved parties.
• Site and installation inspection, filling and testing of the water cooling unit.
• Ensure on-time completion with focus on quality, cost and in compliance with applicable norms and regulations.
• Perform customer and maintenance training on site.
• Short-time mobilization for service activities on demand.

Skills

Process control

Software design

HMI

Industrial protocols

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical Engineering diploma

Tools

OPC

IEC61850

IEC60870-5-104

DNP3

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we are establishing and expanding our Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid (ESOPC) within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing international team and contribute to projects that support the energy transition and a more sustainable future.

At our competence center “Power Converter Solutions”, we have a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of high power electronic converters mainly for STATCOM, rail power supply stations, hydro pump storage systems and grid interties. With the help of our highly efficient converters, we contribute to the integration of renewable energies into the electrical grid of tomorrow and at the same time increase the overall system efficiency.

To strengthen our control engineering team, we are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated Commissioning Control Engineer with interest in power electronics and control technology. You have a quick perception as well as an independent, structured and proactive work style, then this is the right challenge for you.

The Opportunity

How you will make an impact

• Plan and preparation of cold / hot / wet commissioning for power electronic converters
• Responsible for interface testing, energization (low and high voltage) and documentation
• Commissioning coordination between customer, own team and other involved parties
• Site and installation inspection, filling and testing of the water cooling unit
• Ensure on-time completion with focus on quality, cost and in compliance with applicable norms and regulations
• Perform customer and maintenance training on site
• Short-time mobilization for service activities on demand

Your background

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering (university / technical college, Bachelor or Master)
• Working experience in process control and software design (OLC, CLC, Protection, HMI)
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols (OPC, IEC61850, IEC60870-5-104, DNP3)
• Experience in testing and commissioning of power converters or substations
• Fast learner with excellent problem solving skills and a structured approach to work
• You are fluent in English with good communications and interpersonal skills
• Enjoy global traveling and commissioning with 80% of the time on sites
• It is an advantage to have a valid driving license

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Medical Check-up
• Psychological assistance
• Language trainings
• Coaching & Assessments

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.