Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA)

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

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Lead & Commissioning Engineer (SCADA) to lead engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects.

The role requires frequent travel to customer sites and project locations to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder alignment. The candidate will act as technical lead, develop base designs for substation automation and protection systems, and coordinate across disciplines while ensuring adherence to regulations and contractual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in substation automation and SCADA.
• Native-level Spanish; English at C1 or higher.
• Willingness to frequent travel to customer sites and project locations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables.
• Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems.
• Verify implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases.
• Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve technical documentation per contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with customers to define and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Identify and manage technical and cross-functional project risks.
• Support project management with budgeting, forecasting and cost-to-complete assessments.
• Ensure compliance with external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Skills

Technical leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Substation automation

SCADA systems

Project coordination

Risk management

Budget forecasting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Electrical/Electromechanical/Systems Eng

Tools

MicroSCADA X

RTU500

IEC 61850

IEC 60870-5-101/104

DNP3

Modbus

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.

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 (SCADA) 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.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in substation automation and SCADA solutions, with preferable knowledge of Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA X, RTU500, IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, Modbus, etc and integration of protection and control equipment in transmission and distribution substations.
• 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

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. Publication date : 2026-11-05