Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control) to guide engineering efforts on medium-to-high complexity grid automation projects in Madrid.

The role requires frequent travel to customer sites for successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment. You will serve as the technical lead, develop base designs for substation automation and protection schemes, and coordinate cross-disciplinary activities across the project lifecycle.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in engineering, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage substation protection systems.
• Experience with Hitachi Energy Relion protection relays, IEC 61850-based architectures, and integration of protection schemes.
• Native-level Spanish proficiency; English proficiency at C1 or higher.
• Willingness to travel frequently to customer sites and project locations.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across grid automation projects.
• Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems.
• Coordinate all technical activities through the project lifecycle and review technical documentation.

Conocimientos

Electrical engineering

Protection systems

IEC 61850

Spanish (native)

English (C1)

Travel readiness

Project coordination

Educación

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Electrical/Electromechanical/System Engineering

Herramientas

Hitachi Relion protection relays

Descripción del empleo

Location: Madrid, Spain Job ID: R0149038 Date Posted: 2026-11-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

We are looking for a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (Protection & Control) to lead and coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects. This role requires a strong degree of mobility, with frequent travel to customer sites, project locations, and business meetings as needed to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder alignment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines. Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems. Verify the implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases. Coordinate all technical activities throughout the entire project lifecycle. Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements. Collaborate closely with customers to define, shape, and deliver effective technical solutions. Identify, assess, and manage technical and cross-functional project risks. Support project management with engineering budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments.

Your Background

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in the engineering, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of high-voltage substation protection systems, with preferable expertise in Hitachi Energy Relion protection relays, IEC 61850-based architectures, and integration of line, transformer, busbar, and breaker protection schemes. Native-level Spanish proficiency is required. English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willingness and ability to travel frequently to customer sites and project locations, ensuring successful project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

More about us

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